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KX06 RAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,317 mi
Last recorded148,317 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 148,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached securing bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 146,127 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes rear bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detatched rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 146,127 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes rear bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger detatched rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 141,789 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 135,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 135,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,291 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge two small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,242 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 125,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside washer jet inop

Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,139 miles

slight brake lag on nearside rear

Fail 5 Sep 2018 120,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

slight brake lag on nearside rear

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,979 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner insecure fowling trye

Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,126 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 105,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 45,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 93,594 miles

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

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

front brake disc's badly lipped/worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,594 miles

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

front brake disc's badly lipped/worn

Pass 23 Mar 2013 76,303 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 76,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 59,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,605 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,585 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 24 Jul 2009 37,860 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 RAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RAO, 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 RAO registered?

KX06 RAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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