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DK56 XOA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,952 mi
Last recorded75,952 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,225 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,502 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,814 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,303 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,147 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,147 miles

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

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,232 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 31,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,843 miles

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 XOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

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

Is DK56 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 XOA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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