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KT06 XBG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 XBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 133,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 46,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 46,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 39,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,447 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 XBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBG, 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.

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What year was KT06 XBG registered?

KT06 XBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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