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DG56 AFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,187 mi
Last recorded95,187 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 AFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 95,152 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,828 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 84,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded over fuel tank.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded over fuel tank.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,239 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 37,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,216 miles

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

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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DG56 AFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG56 AFZ, 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 DG56 AFZ registered?

DG56 AFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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