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KT06 MXZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,905 mi
Last recorded73,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 MXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 73,905 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 72,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,247 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,033 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 62,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,992 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,092 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,092 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,474 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,966 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,185 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KT06 MXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT06 MXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT06 MXZ registered?

KT06 MXZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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