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CA06 XFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,112 mi
Last recorded124,112 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 XFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 124,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 124,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 119,678 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 119,677 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PARKING (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 May 2020 117,834 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 113,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 113,052 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 110,117 miles

Central Front engine man, light on

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush deterotaing, (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 107,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,826 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner and outter edges

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,436 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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CA06 XFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA06 XFG, 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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CA06 XFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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