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NV06 XAM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,985 mi
Last recorded111,985 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 XAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 111,982 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 104,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2018 104,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2017 95,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 95,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,856 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside mirror missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 80,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front no plate cracked

Nearside mirror missing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit / rec changing (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 80,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on limit / rec changing (3.5.1g)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 61,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

small cut to nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 59,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

2 Nails in offside rear tyre one close to edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,198 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

2 Nails in offside rear tyre one close to edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,611 miles

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

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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NV06 XAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NV06 XAM, 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 NV06 XAM registered?

NV06 XAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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