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DG56 WVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,219 mi
Last recorded132,219 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 132,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 132,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,422 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,635 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 85,178 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroding due to age

Slight play in nearside front bottom arm rear bush

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2019 85,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Both rear brake pipes corroding due to age

Slight play in nearside front bottom arm rear bush

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,065 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint cast iron arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,945 miles

Central exhaust support bracket broken

corrosion started on exposed rear brake pipes around fuel tank/rear suspension

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,945 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort on off side rear (3.7.B.6b)

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

Central exhaust support bracket broken

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

corrosion started on exposed rear brake pipes around fuel tank/rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint cast (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 68,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint cast (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Jan 2015 62,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 53,705 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 53,705 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,925 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,288 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 5 Dec 2009 20,293 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 20,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 WVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

DG56 WVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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