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M11 XMV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 117,679 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre is starting to crack in tred

both rear brake back plates are corroded

near side front tyre is cracking in tred

noise from alternator suspect bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2025 117,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 116,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 114,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 113,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,370 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 112,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 111,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 110,326 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 26 May 2017 109,291 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 20 May 2016 108,066 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 106,678 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 106,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,400 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,192 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,192 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,771 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 99,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,506 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 91,394 miles

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,687 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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M11 XMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M11 XMV, 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 M11 XMV registered?

M11 XMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for M11 XMV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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