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DK56 XNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,587 mi
Last recorded150,587 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 150,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 150,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure mirror head not locked in position (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 145,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 145,941 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible bike rack obscuring plate (0.1 (b))

Steering column deformed fouling at top when lock to lock (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 142,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 135,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothy very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake slightly binding & 16% on limit

Fail 17 Apr 2023 135,958 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothy very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake slightly binding & 16% on limit

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,602 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake sticks & 16% on limit

Fail 14 Dec 2021 128,602 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both & very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake sticks & 16% on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,133 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake 16% onlimit

Fail 15 Dec 2020 123,133 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off also cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake 16% onlimit

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 112,725 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,176 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 105,061 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,998 miles

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

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

esp on intermittantly

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

esp on intermittantly

Pass 7 May 2016 140,896 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn on edge & cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk works intermitantly

Fail 7 May 2016 140,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn on edge & cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk works intermitantly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,410 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 109,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,676 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 94,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery & outer sills covered

Fail 1 May 2013 93,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery & outer sills covered

Pass 4 May 2012 79,456 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s/f lower ball joint slight movement

o/s/f tyre near limit

under covers fitted to underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,606 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,489 miles

nearside mirror slight damage to cover

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 XNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 XNX, 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.

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What year was DK56 XNX registered?

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

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