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DG56 YXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,615 mi
Last recorded127,615 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,615 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,301 miles

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 15 Sep 2021 110,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,784 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 107,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 82,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,007 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,519 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 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YXL, 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

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What year was DG56 YXL registered?

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

Is DG56 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 YXL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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