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RO06 XSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 XSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 95,476 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 80,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 68,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,462 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,334 miles

NSF tyre bald to the outer edge

NSR tyre has outer wall damage

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

Rear brake discs are corroded NS and OS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,673 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,029 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,064 miles

Nearside front tyre has outer wear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 45,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,872 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,840 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,735 miles

Front Brake Disc Pads unsighted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Brake Disc Pads unsighted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,483 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,483 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)

nsf tyre wearing on outter edge

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 XSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ registered?

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

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