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DK56 XNW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,980 mi
Last recorded87,980 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,980 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,677 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,520 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 72,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,754 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 64,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,399 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 54,347 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 49,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror slightly loose

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 45,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp top mount broken but not affecting beam image or aim at time of inspection

o/s/f inner door grab handle loose/adrift

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal tyre wear on both rear and o/s/f

front brake discs lipped

non obligatory electric mirror fully extracted but not not locking

o/s/f door inner grab handle adrift

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abnormal wear on both front and both rear tyres recommend 4 wheel alignment

front brake discs lipped

non obligatory electric mirror fully extracted but not not locking

o/s/f door inner grab handle adrift

Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has s small cut on outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2011 27,864 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2011 27,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,659 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,320 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check steering brake master pivit suspension mounts fuel pipes as covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,320 miles

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

unable to check steering brake master pivit suspension mounts fuel pipes as covers fitted

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 XNW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

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

Is DK56 XNW safe to buy?

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