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EX06 XCR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,450 mi
Last recorded196,450 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 196,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 196,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2020 196,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 194,991 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 188,732 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 188,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 179,174 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 166,344 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 149,133 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 149,092 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 131,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 111,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 92,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,765 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,763 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,048 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,946 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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EX06 XCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EX06 XCR, 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

How do I check the history of EX06 XCR?

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What year was EX06 XCR registered?

EX06 XCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is EX06 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 XCR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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