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DK56 XME

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,128 mi
Last recorded186,128 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2017 186,128 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 172,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 172,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 167,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 164,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 153,698 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,128 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,523 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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DK56 XME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 XME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK56 XME registered?

DK56 XME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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