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FX06 XCV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

205,243 mi
Last recorded205,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 205,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 205,243 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 202,143 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper perished.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing close to limit.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing close to limit.

Fail 20 Dec 2022 202,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper perished.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing close to limit.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge, wearing close to limit.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 197,707 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads have 500-1000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper split/perished.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2021 195,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 195,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 185,753 miles

Front discs corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 175,392 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 166,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

both rear anti-roll bar end links have slight play in bushes

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r and rear centre seat belts are occupied by child seat at time of test, visual check carried out only

Pass 15 Aug 2016 156,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and becoming corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and becoming corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight play

offside rear brake pipe to flexi hose becoming corroded

rear brake pipe from side to side becoming corroded (above sub-frame)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 144,524 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 144,495 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n.s front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 133,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 76,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 61,230 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 XCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

FX06 XCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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