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KU06 XFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,001 mi
Last recorded148,001 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 XFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 148,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 143,056 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 133,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 125,227 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

engine covers + under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 116,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,393 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2018 108,614 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 108,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,882 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,882 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment lamp on

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,035 miles

Engine managment light illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,035 miles

Engine managment light illuminated

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 50,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,579 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 XFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

KU06 XFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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