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OE06 XCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,536 mi
Last recorded126,536 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 126,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,078 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,228 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,547 miles

covers fitted

front lower arms all four inner bushes perished

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,507 miles

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

covers fitted

front lower arms all four inner bushes perished

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pads getting low

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,139 miles

N/S/F inner brake pad getting low

N/S/R tyre on limit and balding on inner edge

O/S/R tyre getting low

Slight play front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion - suspension components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 96,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,671 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,294 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,087 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,277 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,610 miles

front brake discs are worn

front tyres are wearing on the outer edge

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 XCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE06 XCD, 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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OE06 XCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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