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DA56 CYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

249,832 mi
Last recorded249,832 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 249,832 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 236,610 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 224,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2017 224,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 207,447 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 207,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 179,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 141,381 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,719 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs slighty worn

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 54,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,953 miles

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

Front number plate is cracked and repaired

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)

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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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DA56 CYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA56 CYC, 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 DA56 CYC registered?

DA56 CYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DA56 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 CYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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