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RO06 XRL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 68,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,564 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Surface corrosion to Both Macpherson struts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,564 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Surface corrosion to Both Macpherson struts

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,447 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,INNER SIDE WALL.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 64,447 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play TIE BAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE REAR TYRE,INNER SIDE WALL.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE STEERING RACK BOOT.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 61,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,113 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,567 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 40,385 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check steering brake maser pivit suspension mounts as covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,911 miles

unable to check steering brake maser pivit suspension mounts as covers fitted

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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RO06 XRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RO06 XRL, 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 RO06 XRL registered?

RO06 XRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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