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ML06 XUE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,185 mi
Last recorded136,185 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 XUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 136,185 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 129,623 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 123,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 123,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 119,494 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2021 119,494 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 114,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 105,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on tread edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 86,365 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 86,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 75,479 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 75,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,740 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,112 miles

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

driver's seat will not tilt forward

Fail 3 Aug 2012 45,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

driver's seat will not tilt forward

Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,378 miles

under veicle covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,401 miles

Oil leak

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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ML06 XUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML06 XUE, 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 ML06 XUE registered?

ML06 XUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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