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DK56 XMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,823 mi
Last recorded239,823 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 239,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm has play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 239,811 miles

Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

EML Light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm has play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical dash faulty causing warning lights and messages and other electrical issues

Pass 10 Feb 2020 238,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 238,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 237,740 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 232,734 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 23 Mar 2016 230,284 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 218,427 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)

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 218,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes perishing.

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 201,230 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has no visible tread on its outer edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 191,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 183,526 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 154,542 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 XMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

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

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