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RX06 XSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

275,259 mi
Last recorded275,259 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 275,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses rubber is perished and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zone A+B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 275,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box is holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses rubber is perished and starting to crack/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in zone A+B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 271,396 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 270,528 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 270,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 266,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 266,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 255,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 255,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 242,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 211,933 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 183,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 147,465 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 113,871 miles

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

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 XSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RX06 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

RX06 XSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is RX06 XSO safe to buy?

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