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FL06 XBD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,118 mi
Last recorded56,118 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deterioted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade slight split

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 51,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade slight split

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 245/40/17

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,464 miles

front tyres 225/45/17 rear 245/40/17

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,928 miles

front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 245/45/17

Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,914 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 245/45/17

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,428 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,205 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 27,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 22,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,469 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 17,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,939 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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FL06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FL06 XBD, 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 FL06 XBD registered?

FL06 XBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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