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DE06 TXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 99,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 99,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,142 miles

Nearside Front steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,132 miles

Brake pad wear light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Very slight play nearside front steering rack end

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,132 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)

Brake pad wear light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Very slight play nearside front steering rack end

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,468 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,337 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,337 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,190 miles

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

Slight damage (lumps/cuts kerp damage) to side wall of the N/S/F tyre

Slight damage to wheel rim N/S/F

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,495 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 35,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 31,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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DE06 TXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE06 TXA, 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 DE06 TXA registered?

DE06 TXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is DE06 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 TXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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