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RJ06 XCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,353 mi
Last recorded127,353 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both side (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,784 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 57,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 38,434 miles

oil level very low

Pass 29 Aug 2009 28,739 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 XCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCE, 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 XCE registered?

RJ06 XCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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