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KU06 XEY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 102,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 90,450 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 81,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 72,077 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 72,077 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 69,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,462 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 65,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 60,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,448 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 46,217 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 40,796 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 35,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 31,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 27,844 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,956 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 19,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,407 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 XEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KU06 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

KU06 XEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KU06 XEY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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