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NX56 XRN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,417 mi
Last recorded226,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2023 226,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bumper insecure front

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2022 220,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 220,771 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os ns fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 213,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 213,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel os ns rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front inner pads appear worn rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 204,872 miles

all other tyres worn on oter edges

rear main steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2020 204,870 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged os ns fronts u/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all other tyres worn on oter edges

rear main steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 194,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 186,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 186,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked as white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing nuts x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 176,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 163,539 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 163,533 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 148,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REA TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT WHASHERS REQ ATTENTION

SLIGHT PLAY OSNS FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,733 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 126,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 132,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 132,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 102,267 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 102,267 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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NX56 XRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX56 XRN, 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 NX56 XRN registered?

NX56 XRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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