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DU06 DCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,170 mi
Last recorded156,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 156,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 156,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides linkage bushes and D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Jan 2025 151,940 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre 13 years old

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 151,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre 12 years old

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre 13 years old

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,483 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car sprayed with under seal

Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car sprayed with under seal

Pass 11 Jan 2023 129,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted cannot inspect components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 119,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,254 miles

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,323 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,900 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,301 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 56,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,285 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,360 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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DU06 DCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DU06 DCY, 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 DU06 DCY registered?

DU06 DCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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