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CE56 DLN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,611 mi
Last recorded74,611 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 74,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,881 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,104 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 68,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 59,985 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking but not exposing any ply or cords

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,141 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,128 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,715 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 52,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,955 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 44,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre has deteriorated (not showing cords)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 44,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sidewall of nearside front tyre has deteriorated (not showing cords)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 40,483 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts and age cracks in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not showing cords)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 36,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 36,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,631 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 30,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,687 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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CE56 DLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CE56 DLN, 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 CE56 DLN registered?

CE56 DLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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