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DK56 YLL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,038 mi
Last recorded166,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 166,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 166,038 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES GREASED OVER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 157,260 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2021 157,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both side rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,732 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 134,295 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 122,251 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

osf tyre wearing on both edges

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 6 Apr 2017 122,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded

osf tyre wearing on both edges

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,493 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven Slow to increase (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,084 miles

high front brake imbalance

Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,084 miles

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

high front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2012 75,866 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,809 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 YLL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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