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AO06 XBP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,743 mi
Last recorded113,743 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres strongly advice due to worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advice due to worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 113,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres strongly advice due to worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advice due to worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible parts of brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 91,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 wxl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,182 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated between treads

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,634 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,143 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,918 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,918 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,025 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 36,025 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,219 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 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

AO06 XBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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