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DG56 AHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 96,356 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,592 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,677 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,677 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,608 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 56,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has cut not reaching ply or cord

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR SUB FRAME BENT N\S \OS

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR SUB FRAME BENT N\S \OS

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,302 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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DG56 AHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AHO, 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 AHO registered?

DG56 AHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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