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FX06 XFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 XFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 88,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 82,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 76,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

body work damaged no sharp edges

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 71,676 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 61,851 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 61,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass.. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just pass.. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2016 43,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 41,067 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 38,335 miles

O/S front tyre slightly damage around the side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,419 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 9,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,104 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 XFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

FX06 XFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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