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KX06 XYP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 XYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 119,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 106,886 miles

Front nearside and offside headlamp patterns starting to bleed over horizontal line (may be lense may be the reflectors are blistering)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and starting to castle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall damaged inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,286 miles

Both headlamps have slightly poor beam image.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing to be checked after repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing to be checked after repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Both headlamps have slightly poor beam image.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,721 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 94,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 93,927 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,438 miles

both headlamps have a poor beam image.

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both headlamps have a poor beam image.

front exhaust mounting broken off, but system still supported.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 85,159 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,731 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,677 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle metal brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,678 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,110 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres are starting to wear the edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,838 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,142 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYP, 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 XYP registered?

KX06 XYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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