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KT06 XDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,932 mi
Last recorded169,932 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 169,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 156,462 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 138,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 138,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 138,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,401 miles

a section of o/s/r steel brake pipe appears to be corroded but has been covered

Fail 3 Jun 2015 98,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

a section of o/s/r steel brake pipe appears to be corroded but has been covered

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,325 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,380 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

Fail 19 Jun 2013 54,380 miles

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

Both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2012 44,683 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 24,909 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 XDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

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

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