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KT06 XED

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,278 mi
Last recorded136,278 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 XED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 136,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 126,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 118,387 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 118,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,469 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 110,409 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,440 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty and corroded

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play slight play in u/j (2.1.5)

all four brake disc's are slightly worn

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working l.e.d. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty and corroded

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play slight play in u/j (2.1.5)

all four brake disc's are slightly worn

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,202 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearing has play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split at end (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both front bearing has play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,548 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,671 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,775 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 XED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XED, 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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KT06 XED is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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