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KT06 XBS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 XBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 105,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 97,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 97,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight/rear arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight/rear arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - straight/rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 78,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both @ bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undersheilds fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 78,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both @ bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & undersheilds fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,505 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cvers fitted & undersheilds

Fail 14 Sep 2019 69,503 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cvers fitted & undersheilds

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 62,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 52,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,573 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,987 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 XBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

KT06 XBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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