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DG56 YXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 YXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 141,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 135,917 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 135,791 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Front Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 133,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 131,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 131,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 131,882 miles

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

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 127,882 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 124,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 124,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x1 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,151 miles

slight play ns bottom ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,572 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,478 miles

tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,297 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 84,669 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,932 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,077 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small split on brake pedal rubber

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 YXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

DG56 YXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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