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CP56 DXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,038 mi
Last recorded201,038 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 DXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 201,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 190,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 187,493 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 187,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 182,583 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 173,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 161,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 146,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,600 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to n/s/f road wheel (inner rim)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 121,600 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to n/s/f road wheel (inner rim)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,565 miles

Offside front floor jacking point damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,967 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 52,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP56 DXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CP56 DXE, 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 CP56 DXE registered?

CP56 DXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is CP56 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 DXE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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