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FX06 XDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 102,021 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,828 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,171 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,170 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,639 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,810 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 83,506 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 79,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,664 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,457 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 69,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 69,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,582 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,598 miles

offside front and nearside front tyre innerand outer treads to shoulders wearing low

slight play to offside and nearside of steering rack arms

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 XDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ registered?

FX06 XDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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