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KT06 XEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,266 mi
Last recorded145,266 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 145,266 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 142,914 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 142,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 140,924 miles

Offside inner door handle broken

Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,355 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 137,779 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2022 137,779 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 136,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 129,377 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,929 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,036 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 113,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 109,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,249 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 39,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XEU 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 81%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

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

Is KT06 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT06 XEU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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