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DK56 XKD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,741 mi
Last recorded130,741 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2019 121,689 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s rear outer brake pad worn

under body and suspension rust

Fail 31 Jan 2019 121,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

n/s rear outer brake pad worn

under body and suspension rust

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body and suspension rust

Pass 7 Feb 2017 110,527 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear linkages (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes at rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 90,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 90,956 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,250 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,250 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,978 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,699 miles

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)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,451 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 XKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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