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KX06 SCG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,466 mi
Last recorded174,466 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 174,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 173,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device inoperative (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 134,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,804 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 112,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,525 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,355 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle not working. (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

security of exhaust

Fail 6 Oct 2017 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

security of exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,510 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,421 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,107 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,107 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,199 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,773 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,119 miles

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

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

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 SCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SCG, 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 SCG registered?

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

Is KX06 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX06 SCG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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