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RX06 XRE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,638 mi
Last recorded110,638 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 110,638 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,843 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn very large lip on edge of disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very worn very large lip on edge of disc (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,888 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres worn on edges

engine check lamp on

engine oil level low[topped up]

signs of n/s/f wheel touching dirt shield

under trays fitted

washer fluid low [topped up]

Fail 7 Nov 2015 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror indicator lamp broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

both front brake discs lipped

both front tyres worn on edges

engine check lamp on

engine oil level low[topped up]

signs of n/s/f wheel touching dirt shield

under trays fitted

washer fluid low [topped up]

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,958 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,150 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,866 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,950 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,146 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 26,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,475 miles

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

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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RX06 XRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX06 XRE, 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 RX06 XRE registered?

RX06 XRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is RX06 XRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 XRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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