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DG56 WVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,317 mi
Last recorded103,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,317 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 103,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,014 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 95,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm + perished on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm + perished on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

metal exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2018 94,984 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components.

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm + perished on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm + perished on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

metal exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,591 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

rear tyres heavily perished

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 91,591 miles

Nearside rear brake binding Internal parking brake shoes (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel does not come all the way up causing binding & warning lamp to be illuminated (3.1.6c)

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake binding

rear tyres heavily perished

under trays fitted blocking view of testable components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,541 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,541 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,690 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,690 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,950 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 68,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2009 37,034 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,013 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 WVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

DG56 WVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DG56 WVL safe to buy?

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