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DK56 XOO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,878 mi
Last recorded46,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 46,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 46,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,778 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 46,773 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,692 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 46,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear/back arm (While under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 46,083 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 45,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,187 miles

Cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,445 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and slightly perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,319 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 15 Sep 2015 36,852 miles

Lower under shields fitted

Upper engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 36,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower under shields fitted

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

Upper engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/r seatbelt buckle stops missing

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished and cracking between tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,599 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XOO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOO, 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 XOO registered?

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

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