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DK56 XLV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 77,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 76,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,367 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner look around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,926 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look around 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers both starting to smear slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed In outer tread - 2254517w91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 64,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,725 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,690 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch liner (lock to lock check) (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,931 miles

nearside front tyre bald outside edge and outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread. cords not exposed

offside front tyre bald outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,715 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,490 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,175 miles

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 25 Sep 2009 20,754 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 XLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

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

Is DK56 XLV safe to buy?

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