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DG56 WXF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 96,481 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 96,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 93,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm plus inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 90,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe to backbox cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,925 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,542 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 84,542 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 83,354 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 83,354 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 74,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,282 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 65,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,634 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,634 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXF, 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

How do I check the history of DG56 WXF?

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What year was DG56 WXF registered?

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

Is DG56 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 WXF shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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