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CA56 DTZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,407 mi
Last recorded156,407 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 149,538 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broke

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses cracked on outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 149,478 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image displayed on test equipment (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broke

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses cracked on outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 144,567 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both need buffing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Door check strap broke

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 144,239 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper mechanism broke not pressing on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both need buffing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Door check strap broke

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,052 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers door check strap broke

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 136,051 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drivers door check strap broke

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 123,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 111,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,542 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 100,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,410 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Under bonnet covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2019 91,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under body covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Under bonnet covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,697 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,587 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,587 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2012 48,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,113 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear belt not tested

Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,807 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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CA56 DTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CA56 DTZ, 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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CA56 DTZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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