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DA55 PXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,685 mi
Last recorded151,685 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 151,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 147,208 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 147,208 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury BOOT STRUT MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 142,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,670 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to see full system due to vehicle under covers. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 137,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to see full system due to vehicle under covers. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,320 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 112,259 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 112,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 102,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 96,984 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 96,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 92,107 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 87,172 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2014 87,172 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 81,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,902 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

child seat fitted to n/s/r so belt only visualy checked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,558 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,558 miles

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

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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DA55 PXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA55 PXH, 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 DA55 PXH registered?

DA55 PXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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