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VO06 XFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021
Fail 11 Jan 2021

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Radius Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Radius Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle Clock/ Instrument Cluster Not Present

Pass 24 Jan 2020 185,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 179,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 170,396 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 170,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 162,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 162,551 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 155,443 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 148,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 143,597 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 140,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,600 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 126,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Geometry required

Offside front tyre badly worn inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2011 126,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,164 miles

Geometry required

Uneven tyre wear on front

Fail 31 Mar 2010 109,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Geometry required

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Uneven tyre wear on front

Pass 6 Apr 2009 88,562 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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VO06 XFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO06 XFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO06 XFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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