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EA06 XVO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,518 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 88,464 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,285 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 80,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad warning light is on.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 66,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,700 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in side wall no cords showing side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

Offside Front Tyre tread 3mm side wall perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Wing mirror casing damage

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 50,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall cut cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in side wall no cords showing side wall perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre tread 4mm

Offside Front Tyre tread 3mm side wall perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front Wing mirror casing damage

Offside Rear Tyre tread 3mm

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 42,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front window does not open

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

obd does not register oil temperature

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 37,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,580 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 22,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 22,003 miles

front brakes 80% worn

nsf tyre worn edges

rear tyres low on tread 3mm 2mm 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,663 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge and small cuts on inner wall.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,036 miles

NSF tyre cuts to inner sidewall not to canvas.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,666 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 XVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EA06 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

EA06 XVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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