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DE56 XRD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

151,437 mi
Last recorded151,437 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 151,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 140,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 129,966 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly damaged not like to cause any injuries

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-tray is fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 100,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,422 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,977 miles

Both front disc are lipped

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and has outer wear

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm and has a nail

Both front brake pads are 95% worn

Fail 2 Oct 2015 57,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front disc are lipped

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and has outer wear

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm and has a nail

Both front brake pads are 95% worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,441 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,560 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 XRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

DE56 XRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is DE56 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 XRD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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