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RK06 XAF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,486 mi
Last recorded102,486 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 102,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,347 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,778 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 14 Mar 2018 90,672 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear warning light on

parking brake only just met min requirement needs attention

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,799 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,261 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,930 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 27,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,245 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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RK06 XAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK06 XAF, 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 RK06 XAF registered?

RK06 XAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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