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KV06 GJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,914 mi
Last recorded117,914 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 117,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 108,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 103,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 97,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 92,465 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,261 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,426 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 78,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 73,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 73,433 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,020 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,562 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,349 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 24,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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KV06 GJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KV06 GJX, 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 KV06 GJX registered?

KV06 GJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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