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KX06 MJP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,998 mi
Last recorded135,998 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 MJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 135,998 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 135,995 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 129,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,321 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,122 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,667 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 101,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,367 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,470 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,470 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,270 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 10 Feb 2015 76,270 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,306 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,306 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,228 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KX06 MJP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX06 MJP, 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 KX06 MJP registered?

KX06 MJP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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