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DA55 UVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

246,180 mi
Last recorded246,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 UVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 246,180 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 244,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 242,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 240,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 237,050 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 234,368 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 230,380 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 225,951 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 221,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 214,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 209,039 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 202,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 185,820 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 185,813 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 167,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 167,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 146,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

knocking noise from nsf

rear disc's worn and rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 120,669 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 90,030 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 UVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

DA55 UVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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