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RJ06 XAZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,504 mi
Last recorded103,504 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 103,504 miles

Underside components corroded/surface rust

Fail 15 Sep 2025 103,504 miles

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

Underside components corroded/surface rust

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 98,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe & axle slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 3 Sep 2022 98,006 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe & axle slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 26 Aug 2021 92,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,744 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 81,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,944 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,351 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 40,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,696 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 31,969 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

n/s/r tyre cut round inner sidewall (prompt)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,376 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,323 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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RJ06 XAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ06 XAZ, 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 RJ06 XAZ registered?

RJ06 XAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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