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KT06 XEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,596 mi
Last recorded85,596 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 85,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,018 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear silencer baffles noisy

rear subframe/suspension components corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe/suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,443 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arms corroded

both front backplates corroded

both front thrust arm ball joint gaiters perished

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front thrust arm ball joint gaiters perished

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2020 78,467 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rubbing noise from backplate

all rear axle stabiliser arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2019 77,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rubbing noise from backplate

all rear axle stabiliser arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,582 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyre treads low[edges]

rear coil springs corroded

slight trans oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,469 miles

front tyre treads low[edges]

slight trans oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 65,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,017 miles

front brake discs worn/pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,648 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,727 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,484 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,667 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,058 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 XEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

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

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