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KX06 SBM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

153,015 mi
Last recorded153,015 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 SBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 153,015 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 152,134 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 152,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Jul 2024 150,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jul 2023 149,786 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2022 148,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 138,066 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 138,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,838 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 133,838 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 126,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner nearly worn through to cords...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm...205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 117,557 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edges

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

Offside Front wiper split

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 16 May 2018 117,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn inner edges

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

Offside Front wiper split

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 May 2017 109,569 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 109,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,379 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres tread depths 3mm

Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,379 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres tread depths 3mm

Pass 21 May 2015 91,040 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 91,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 84,416 miles

nearside front fog light broken and inoperative

offside front fog light loose

offside front wing liner loose

Pass 23 May 2013 79,999 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 79,999 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 72,996 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 19 May 2011 66,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 60,393 miles

Front brake discs now required

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,671 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 SBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 SBM, 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 SBM registered?

KX06 SBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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