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KX06 XWC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 XWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,480 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,664 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 73,670 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,728 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,815 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,646 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking,perishing

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2019 64,577 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit also wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking,perishing

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit also cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,276 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 60,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,846 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,304 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 XWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

KX06 XWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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