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ST06 XMK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,890 mi
Last recorded183,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 XMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 183,890 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 179,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 179,790 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2018 173,175 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 162,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 153,273 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 139,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,825 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,144 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,333 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,333 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,115 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

uneven wear on nearisde rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,305 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,434 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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ST06 XMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST06 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

ST06 XMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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