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DU06 DKA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,319 mi
Last recorded77,319 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 DKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,932 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,828 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,649 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,072 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 21 Aug 2012 53,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,092 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 DKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DKA, 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 DKA registered?

DU06 DKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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