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DK56 XNC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,966 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 113,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 110,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,935 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,336 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both headlamp aims were too high. adjusted and now ok

brake resevoir cover missing

centre stop lamp has some dim elements

engine slightly smokey at idle

long park brake pedal travle

rear undertray damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,801 miles

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

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)

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 XNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

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

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