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RE06 XGD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,738 mi
Last recorded197,738 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 197,738 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose recommend change (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 190,449 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear recommended changing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 183,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bonnet slight damage

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 172,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 166,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 157,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 148,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 143,363 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear anti roll bar corroded

n/s/f tyre tread low

very slight movement in front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2013 112,550 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,760 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,549 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 30,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,529 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 XGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XGD, 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 RE06 XGD registered?

RE06 XGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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