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DE56 XPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,086 mi
Last recorded119,086 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 XPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 119,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 102,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,565 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,564 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,098 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pipes heavily greased

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,561 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake pipes heavily greased

front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

handbrake doesn't lock out

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear number plate poor

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,480 miles

both front brake pipes heavily greased

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake doesn't lock out

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom arm bushes slightly perished

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,712 miles

Both front brake pipes heavily greased

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear shocker casings slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear number plate slightly poor

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 63,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,320 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)

slight damage on inner & outer sidewalls on o/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,582 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,453 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)

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 XPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

DE56 XPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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