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P18 XAN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 XAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,545 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2026 64,545 miles

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

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

Front antiroll bar fouling other suspension and body components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 55,635 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 55,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,389 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,290 miles

Under floor covers fitted restritng view

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 38,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 36,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 36,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,364 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s tyres on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,972 miles

Front tyres o/s and n/s low tread on inner and outer edges(still legal)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 24,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 23,418 miles

Front Discs Corroded and ridged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,159 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 22,159 miles

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

Front Discs Corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,872 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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P18 XAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P18 XAN, 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 P18 XAN registered?

P18 XAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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