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FX06 XFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,440 mi
Last recorded170,440 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 170,440 miles

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

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

Driver's door handle missing (interior)

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside front and Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 170,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Driver's door handle missing (interior)

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension coil springs corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Offside front and Nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 139,326 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,880 miles

both front tyres wear outside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,880 miles

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

both front tyres wear outside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,055 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arms marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,067 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,084 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,178 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,970 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 XFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

FX06 XFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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