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KX06 SEM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 SEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 90,785 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,726 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General corrosion to rear subframe, arms and other suspension components.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on Inner sidewall, tyre driven on flat & assymetric tyre fitted in wrong orientation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking/perishing badly on inner sidewall, and slightly on outer sidewall. Assymetric tyre fitted in wrong orientation. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General corrosion to rear subframe, arms and other suspension components.

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,638 miles

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

under body cover/engine tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 61,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,561 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,046 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,080 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2009 19,018 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 SEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SEM, 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 SEM registered?

KX06 SEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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The MOT history for KX06 SEM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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