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KX06 SBP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,473 mi
Last recorded196,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 SBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 196,473 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2025 196,462 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 190,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 187,227 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 187,224 miles

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 181,914 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 181,914 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 173,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes allowing some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Noisy in belt area -possible water pump

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 173,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes allowing some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Noisy in belt area -possible water pump

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 168,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/S/R Tyre Has Nail In Tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2mm In Center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F ARB D Bush Has Play - Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge + Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 168,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Center Seat Belt Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F Drop Link Boot Torn Open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Skin Corroded Away

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre N/S/R Tyre Has Nail In Tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre On 2mm In Center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F ARB D Bush Has Play - Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F Steering Rack Gaiter Starting To Split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge + Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 160,261 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,439 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,589 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,638 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,638 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,522 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 60,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,450 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 SBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SBP, 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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KX06 SBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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