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FG06 XKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,943 mi
Last recorded145,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,943 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 145,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 141,424 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,530 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,897 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,070 miles

off side front tyre worn inner edge

slight play near side rear antiroll bar drop link

slight play off side rear antiroll bar bush

Pass 15 Jun 2010 37,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,153 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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FG06 XKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FG06 XKM, 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 FG06 XKM registered?

FG06 XKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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