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KX06 SCL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,154 mi
Last recorded259,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 SCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2021 259,154 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 259,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 251,440 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 251,405 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 246,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR ON LIMIT STRONG ADVISE TO STRIP SERVICE ALL BRAKES HAND BRAKE JUST MADE LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND REAR ALL INNER WORN TOP AND BOTTOM ON ALL RADIUS ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW HAS GENERAL METAL FATIGUE THROUGH OUT ALL SPRINGS RUSTY.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 233,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 213,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 194,962 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 175,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 154,493 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 143,230 miles

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

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 139,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 130,076 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,665 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter tread edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,982 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 89,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 70,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,564 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 SCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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