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RJ06 XCN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,639 mi
Last recorded181,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 181,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 171,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edes but not exposing inner cords

Fail 25 Jan 2024 171,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edes but not exposing inner cords

Pass 24 Jan 2023 160,788 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner/outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 18 Jan 2022 151,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 151,853 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 143,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,747 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 142,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,128 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 124,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,250 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 3 Dec 2015 94,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,794 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,256 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 80,255 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 51,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 26,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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 XCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

RJ06 XCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 XCN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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