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DK56 RSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 RSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 162,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 162,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 151,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 151,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 138,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear number plate delaminating

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,675 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower arm ball joint pointing down (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear number plate delaminating

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2016 131,050 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Signs of corrosion on right hand rear metal brake pipe

Slight dents in both rear and right hand front wheel inner rims

Pass 7 Aug 2015 126,691 miles

Front brake pads look low

Movement in right hand rear lower rose joint

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Facing upwards (2.5.B.1a)

Right hand rear tyre treads lumpy

Fail 3 Aug 2015 126,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Both rear tyre treads very lumpy

Front brake pads are very low

Movement in right hand rear lower rose joint of suspension

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wear in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in offside rear suspension lower pivot

Pass 14 Aug 2013 111,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Splits in nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,772 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 78,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 65,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DK56 RSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK56 RSO, 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 DK56 RSO registered?

DK56 RSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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