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KV06 ZXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 ZXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 149,933 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scuffed / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Tyres appear under inflated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall Scuffed / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Windscreen Washers require attention

Fail 7 Nov 2024 149,933 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall scuffed / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Tyres appear under inflated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall Scuffed / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Windscreen Washers require attention

Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Jacking Block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Noise from wheel on rotation , suspect parking brake shoes related ?

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 143,461 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Note ; Noise from rear brakes on rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,180 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth area worn / split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose on ends (0.1 (a))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,557 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bar detached , weld repairable (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Note ; Offside front inner door handle is insecure (0.1 (a))

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 133,155 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Parking brake performance , Imbalance 23 % , note noise from rear wheels on rotation , suspect parking brake shoes related

Note ; Tyre pressures were low , Nearside front 25 psi & Offside front 10 psi , rears 28 psi , now reset

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread balding on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,280 miles

Note ; Jacking block missing , Nearside rear

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brake / parking brake shoes related

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; Front number plate requires fully securing

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Jacking block missing , Nearside rear

Note ; Noise from Offside rear wheel on rotation , suspect brake / parking brake shoes related

Note ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; Front number plate requires fully securing

Tyre ; Tread at 1.6mm ( legal limit ) centre areas , side wall damaged & nail in tread , Nearside rear

Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,403 miles

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 19 % , Nearside lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Noise from both rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Registration ; Front number plate require fully securing

Suspension ; Rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; Tread low , Nearside rear areas at 2.0 mm , Offside rear areas at 2.8 mm

Fail 16 Nov 2017 124,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes ; Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 19 % , Nearside lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Noise from both rear wheels on rotation , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related

Registration ; Front number plate require fully securing

Suspension ; Rear coil springs corroded

Tyres ; Tread low , Nearside rear areas at 2.0 mm , Offside rear areas at 2.8 mm

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,141 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,106 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate slightly loose

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 10 Dec 2015 112,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner sidewall exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate slightly loose

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,765 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 108,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,544 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,569 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 83,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,848 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,809 miles

Slight condensation in both mirror indicators

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,409 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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KV06 ZXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KV06 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

KV06 ZXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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