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DE56 XPN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,369 mi
Last recorded126,369 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 126,369 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2026 126,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,546 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake vacuum pump worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 121,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside - beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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))

brake vacuum pump worn

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

poor operation offside washer jet

Fail 17 Sep 2024 116,093 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 111,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,387 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 105,387 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,164 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,337 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 92,337 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,790 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,416 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,602 miles

engine bay & under covers fitted and not allowing full inspection of some components

slight cut offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,113 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,429 miles

damage to ns front tyre wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,290 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper clearing deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,112 miles

front brake discs very badly worn on inner surface

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,777 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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DE56 XPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE56 XPN, 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 DE56 XPN registered?

DE56 XPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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The MOT history for DE56 XPN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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