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AO06 XBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 72,702 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,303 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front wheel camber appears to be out slightly

rear exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust still adequateiy supported

under floor cover & sill cover fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 54,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust still adequateiy supported

under floor cover & sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 40,385 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 28,933 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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AO06 XBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO06 XBJ, 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 AO06 XBJ registered?

AO06 XBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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