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KX06 MPM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 MPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 79,182 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,214 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 72,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2024 72,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 71,544 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,139 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,880 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 63,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,205 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on outer edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 57,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres cracked on outer edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,782 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,732 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,218 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 50,749 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,424 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 32,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,917 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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KX06 MPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MPM, 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 MPM registered?

KX06 MPM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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