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DA55 SOE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,419 mi
Last recorded76,419 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 76,419 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2026 74,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 74,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 71,114 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,914 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 55,142 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 55,142 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 45,585 miles

Front chip in winsdscreen outside zone A

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension units corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 40,291 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2018 33,772 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 31,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,275 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,383 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,021 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 12,387 miles

Both rear tyre treads beginning to perish

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 10,197 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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DA55 SOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DA55 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

DA55 SOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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