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KU06 XEO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,615 mi
Last recorded180,615 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 180,615 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s/r splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 180,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle missing rear centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s/r splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 167,406 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear at flexy hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/s front & both sides rear outer rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays damaged throughout underside

Fail 30 May 2019 167,406 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides rear at flexy hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/s front & both sides rear outer rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under trays damaged throughout underside

Pass 5 Jun 2018 159,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 153,827 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 153,824 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 148,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 148,966 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front n/s (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,060 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 143,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,982 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,982 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 116,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 106,173 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 103,185 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,185 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 89,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,581 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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KU06 XEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KU06 XEO, 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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KU06 XEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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