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DK56 XHR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,930 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,266 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 95,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,297 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,177 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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DK56 XHR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

DK56 XHR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DK56 XHR safe to buy?

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