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DG56 DOT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,369 mi
Last recorded67,369 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 67,369 miles

Exhaust mounting defective by rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on sidewalls 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 67,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective by rear subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on sidewalls 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable 225/45 17 ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 62,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 56,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 53,127 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,037 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 49,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,961 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 46,961 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,809 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,106 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,266 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,866 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 20,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,918 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,918 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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DG56 DOT 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 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 DG56 DOT, 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 DOT registered?

DG56 DOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is DG56 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 DOT 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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