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KU06 XET

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,193 mi
Last recorded246,193 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 246,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 246,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering tie rod arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 231,517 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 231,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 205,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front number plate cracked

Rear Col springs corroded

emissions to clean

Fail 12 Dec 2020 205,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Col springs corroded

emissions to clean

Pass 29 May 2019 180,506 miles

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

front brake pads wearing low.

front number plate damaged.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 29 May 2019 180,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel inner rim slightly damaged.

front brake pads wearing low.

front number plate damaged.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 26 May 2018 143,193 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 143,191 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 118,101 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2016 85,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,553 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,436 miles

front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,431 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)

both rear tyres bold on inner edges and worn low on outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,009 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 46,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,607 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,238 miles

n/s wiper insecure

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 XET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU06 XET, 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 KU06 XET registered?

KU06 XET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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