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GX06 XCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,873 mi
Last recorded124,873 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,873 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,363 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 109,020 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,963 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,861 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 225/45w17

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,854 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45w17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,859 miles

Front brake pads almost worn to limit.

Front brake pads low.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,444 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 30,985 miles

offside front door trim loose

nearside front wing liner damaged

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

auto box leaking transmission fluid

nearside and offside front track rods have slight play

nearside front jacking pad missing

offside wing mirror slight insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

auto box leaking transmission fluid

nearside and offside front track rods have slight play

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside front wing liner damaged

offside front door trim loose

offside wing mirror slight insecure

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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GX06 XCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GX06 XCE, 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 GX06 XCE registered?

GX06 XCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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