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DG56 PXX

2006 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,356 mi
Last recorded107,356 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz 22096,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 107,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,372 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,980 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wheel to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,321 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 79,318 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,913 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

wiper stalk faulty?

Pass 10 Dec 2018 67,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,922 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 58,922 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,707 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 42,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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DG56 PXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG56 PXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG56 PXX registered?

DG56 PXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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