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KX06 SCH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,504 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,477 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,416 miles

Offside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 91w (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,618 miles

Offside Rear spring corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 95,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 95,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 89,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,387 miles

uneven wear to off side front tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2011 74,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

uneven wear to off side front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,149 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,888 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS 80% WORN

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 SCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCH, 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 SCH registered?

KX06 SCH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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