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KX06 SCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,890 mi
Last recorded151,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 151,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 151,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 150,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,609 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,898 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 145,898 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,884 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 131,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,312 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,309 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2014 106,194 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,947 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 60,739 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 60,739 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 SCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SCJ, 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 SCJ registered?

KX06 SCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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