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KU06 XFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,604 mi
Last recorded169,604 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 XFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 169,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 156,282 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,169 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,054 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 124,433 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 113,664 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 113,664 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,168 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 100,168 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 84,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 74,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 46,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,832 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,892 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 XFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFG, 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 KU06 XFG registered?

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

Is KU06 XFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 XFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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