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DG56 YXK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 145,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 141,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,010 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears very slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 139,010 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears very slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,878 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears slight perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,595 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 130,620 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm and side wall damaged not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,620 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm and side wall damaged not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2016 122,279 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and cut on sidewall and tread. No cords

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,731 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 97,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,422 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,156 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

smoke from exhaust (emissions ok)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Nov 2010 47,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,947 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 YXK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for DG56 YXK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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