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DK56 XLO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,167 mi
Last recorded89,167 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,167 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,167 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,041 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 76,358 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,380 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 50,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2013 45,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 40,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,557 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,147 miles

both rear tyre's wearing very low reccomend attention very soon

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

offside front tyre nailed and wearing outer edge

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 XLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLO, 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

How do I check the history of DK56 XLO?

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What year was DK56 XLO registered?

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

Is DK56 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 XLO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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