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DA56 GMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,694 mi
Last recorded107,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 107,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,012 miles

Central Rear Subframe corroded

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

Front Washer jet weak

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 102,972 miles

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

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

Central Rear Subframe corroded

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

Front Washer jet weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 95,377 miles

Central Rear rear subframe corroded

Front washer jets weak

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

Nearside Front child seat fitted at time of test

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 89,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer tread close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in centre (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet slightly to low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,147 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 77,609 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 76,807 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,239 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on outer edges no cords visable

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,728 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,019 miles

ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges!

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 GMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA56 GMZ registered?

DA56 GMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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