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OE06 XBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,512 mi
Last recorded95,512 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 92,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 92,632 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,465 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 87,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively /damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 83,702 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread section.

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 79,120 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 79,120 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working under the mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,482 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

o/s front seat belt lazy to retract

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,006 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)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 58,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,562 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,612 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 36,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,780 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,230 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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OE06 XBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE06 XBO, 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 OE06 XBO registered?

OE06 XBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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