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FX06 XFP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,100 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 99,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,397 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,757 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,640 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 85,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,887 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

esp light on

front brake discs lipped

tear in nearside rear tyre outer wall

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 76,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

esp light on

front brake discs lipped

tear in nearside rear tyre outer wall

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,379 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 71,379 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 58,295 miles

esp light on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 58,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

esp light on

Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,145 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,097 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,949 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 XFP 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 60%.

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 FX06 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

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

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