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OE06 XCL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

331,554 mi
Last recorded331,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 331,554 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 312,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 30cm crack n/s (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 284,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 253,828 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 224,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 192,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 169,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 144,295 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,155 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 98,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside 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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OE06 XCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

OE06 XCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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The MOT history for OE06 XCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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