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DK56 XMB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 113,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 102,747 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,724 miles

Near side front tyre has low tread on outer edge & worn close to legal limit

Off side front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,942 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 54,531 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

outer sills + floor pans covered

rear brakes noisey

Fail 28 Dec 2012 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake reading low

outer sills + floor pans covered

rear brakes noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,967 miles

both rear tyre tread depths at 1.6mm.

o/s/r tyre punctured.

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 XMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 XMB, 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 XMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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