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FX06 MXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 MXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 119,465 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 119,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 112,211 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 112,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mid section deteriorated

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,989 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Puncture n/s/r

Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,989 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Puncture n/s/r

Pass 9 Apr 2015 73,173 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,275 miles

exhaust bracket corroded rear

offside front tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,275 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket corroded rear

offside front tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,584 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,673 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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FX06 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX06 MXL, 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 FX06 MXL registered?

FX06 MXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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