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ST06 FXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 99,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

eng covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,035 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,035 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 79,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded covers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,406 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 71,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,654 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,558 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 60,558 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 53,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,911 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,328 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 May 2012 34,327 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 28 May 2011 27,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,376 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 20,710 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 20,709 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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ST06 FXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 ST06 FXV, 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 ST06 FXV registered?

ST06 FXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2006.

Is ST06 FXV safe to buy?

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