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ST06 XOC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,570 mi
Last recorded174,570 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 174,570 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 166,581 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play Rear balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing close to limit and wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear tyres very close to if not on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower rear Nearside more so (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear bushes deteriorated including subframe

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 150,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear bushes deteriorated including subframe

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 148,404 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front control arm bushes deteriorated both sides and have slight play

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Prop doughnuts deteriorated

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated both sides

Rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,705 miles

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Auxiliary belt heavily perished

Exhaust hangers corroded

Minor leak of gases from flexi pipe

Nearside front control arms bushes deteriorated and slight play in balljoints

Prop shaft bush deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 143,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 141,870 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some under side components.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,379 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/f tyre has had a sidewall repair

steering rack aems have play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 127,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/f tyre has had a sidewall repair

steering rack aems have play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,552 miles

nsr metal brake pipe is getting quite rusty

osr tyre is getting quite low

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning lamp illuminated

parking brake warning message coming on when moving

rear brake pipes are becoming rusty.

Fail 15 May 2012 81,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket insecure at rear.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 81,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket insecure at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 70,012 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,012 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 57,400 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,400 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,062 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 XOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?

ST06 XOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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