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DG56 DYM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,844 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 85,844 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 81,717 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,404 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with paint going up into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerwall 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 74,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with paint * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,365 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall split not to cord 245 40 17

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall split not to cord

Offside Front tyre inner wall signs of wear

Offside Rear tyre nail central band

parking brake just met requirements may need further adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 56,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,543 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)

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 DYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

DG56 DYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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