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DV56 PZU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,415 mi
Last recorded93,415 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 93,415 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 3 May 2019 93,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,559 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,559 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undertrays fitted

no print out on emissions

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

slight play off side front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 51,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,919 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,819 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 15,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 11,582 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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DV56 PZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV56 PZU, 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 DV56 PZU registered?

DV56 PZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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