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AY06 XRP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 127,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 122,510 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 117,018 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 117,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,088 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 96,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 91,825 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,349 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 81,408 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and perishing

advise both rear suspension coil springs are corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,989 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 74,983 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,334 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,732 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,022 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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AY06 XRP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY06 XRP, 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 AY06 XRP registered?

AY06 XRP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is AY06 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY06 XRP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY06 XRP have outstanding finance?

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