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RE06 XFO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 64,793 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 64,773 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion.

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,059 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,388 miles

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 57,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust mounting heavily corroded

Front brake discs heavily lipped and worn

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2021 54,574 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack & perish

Both rear coil springs corroded

Light corrosion to suspension systems, chassis and subframe

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 52,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,104 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 51,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 7 Nov 2018 47,188 miles

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

Offside Front Upper droplink gaiter leaking grease

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,113 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,062 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,564 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 13,723 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,235 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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RE06 XFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE06 XFO, 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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RE06 XFO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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