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RO06 XSW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,579 mi
Last recorded180,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 180,579 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 172,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 166,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 166,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 158,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,164 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 152,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 142,107 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Under heavy acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2018 141,864 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Under heavy acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory fog lamp insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2017 135,373 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change soon

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. ALL Four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 135,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R17 - 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Recommended change soon

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. ALL Four brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 131,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 113,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,487 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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RO06 XSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO06 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

RO06 XSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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