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FD06 RXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,656 mi
Last recorded130,656 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 130,656 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 126,870 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 122,691 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 122,691 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 115,046 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 115,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,105 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 104,946 miles

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 97,664 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 11 May 2015 90,864 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 83,410 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 83,410 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 75,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69,373 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,330 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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FD06 RXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD06 RXA, 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 FD06 RXA registered?

FD06 RXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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