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RA06 UXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 UXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 65,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,971 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,157 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,265 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))

Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,608 miles

Rear both tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Sep 2016 40,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear both tyres perrishing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,336 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,047 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,862 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 22,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,572 miles

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

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)

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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RA06 UXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA06 UXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA06 UXW registered?

RA06 UXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is RA06 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 UXW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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