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RJ06 XCR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

164,837 mi
Last recorded164,837 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 164,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 164,837 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 153,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight knock from front bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 153,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight knock from front bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 137,375 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 137,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 132,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,572 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 104,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,818 miles

brake wear warning on dash.

front brake pads appear low.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim small dent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber coupling cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,160 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper switch not working all the time (8.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim small dent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber coupling cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,702 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 79,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,187 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,187 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,868 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 53,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,966 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 46,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,752 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 39,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 32,145 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,419 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 XCR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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