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DK56 XKB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,444 mi
Last recorded135,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 135,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 121,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,475 miles

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 66,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,647 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,834 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,066 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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 XKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK56 XKB, 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 DK56 XKB registered?

DK56 XKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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