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EA06 XUN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 77,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 77,691 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,077 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 76,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 76,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,310 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 74,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,962 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 70,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 64,989 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 64,989 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,715 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 44,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on outside wall and worn from outside edge

Offside Front tyre has cuts on outside wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut(s) on outer wall

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 4 May 2016 29,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,030 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 21,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,034 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 20,034 miles

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

All tyre outer walls deteriorated and have cuts around circumfrence of wall

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,185 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,620 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,345 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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EA06 XUN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA06 XUN, 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 EA06 XUN registered?

EA06 XUN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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