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DG56 DXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 110,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 108,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 104,184 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 98,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,644 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 77,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 64,483 miles

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

Offside Front 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 4 May 2011 52,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,215 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 DXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 DXL registered?

DG56 DXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is DG56 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 DXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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