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FX06 XFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 104,230 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 104,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 88,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,549 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 76,778 miles

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

slight play in front inner rack joints

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,776 miles

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

slight play in front inner rack joints

Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,028 miles

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2015 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,837 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013
Pass 10 Feb 2012
Pass 27 Jan 2011
Pass 2 Feb 2010

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

SRS light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,553 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 XFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for FX06 XFT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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