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OE06 TKX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,241 mi
Last recorded72,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 TKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm across tread. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm across tread. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,395 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,415 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken away. System still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 63,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,497 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 54,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 51,206 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,883 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 45,883 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,199 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,265 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,894 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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OE06 TKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE06 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE06 TKX registered?

OE06 TKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is OE06 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 TKX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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