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DG56 WVA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,509 mi
Last recorded52,509 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 52,509 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 49,149 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2023 46,243 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,641 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2022 43,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 40,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 34,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,620 miles

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

Offside Front offside front tyre inner side wall cracking

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,044 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 21,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,223 miles

park brake requires adjustment/repair

Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,223 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch broken

park brake requires adjustment/repair

Pass 13 Aug 2011 17,395 miles

Punture/Nail In Tyre N/S/Rear

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 9,185 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 WVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

DG56 WVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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