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NK06 XNF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 136,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Fail 4 Aug 2025 130,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,934 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers washer jet weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 123,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Front Has a cut in sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut in sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers washer jet weak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,622 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Fail 24 Jul 2023 118,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear lower arms corroded and with plastic covers

Pass 28 Jul 2021 109,008 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2021 109,004 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,736 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2020 105,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

screen washers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2019 100,679 miles

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly (no visible tread on outer edges)

o/s and n/s rear tyres deep cuts in outer sidewalls

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,495 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 87,341 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

metal brake pipes corroded

slight distortion to rear tyres tread

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 87,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

metal brake pipes corroded

slight distortion to rear tyres tread

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads wearing low

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil springs starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres worn to manufactures wear markers

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,128 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,700 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,282 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,935 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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NK06 XNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 NK06 XNF, 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 NK06 XNF registered?

NK06 XNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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