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DK56 XMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

210,263 mi
Last recorded210,263 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 210,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 209,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 207,134 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 207,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 201,651 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements x 2 (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 189,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 181,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 165,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 150,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 136,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 136,823 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 126,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 111,970 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,342 miles

minor play in the nearside front bearing

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 XMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

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

Is DK56 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 XMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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