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DV56 VFU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,248 mi
Last recorded137,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 137,248 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush mounting bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Heavy engine oil leak

Body corroded

Exhaust mount corroded / broke

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear subframe mounts deteriorated

Nearside front top mount rough operation

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes worn

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 129,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor bulb, new bulb fitted at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Advise replacement soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly, offside being the worst, advise attention (1.1.11 (c))

Foot brake has more than expected travel but enough reserve travel, advise attention

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met, advise attention

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension and parts of underbody corroded/rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2022 119,203 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dasdh (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear suspension and parts of underbody corroded/rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2018 118,802 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 118,782 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 brake pipes above rear axle to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,491 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 87,441 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,837 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 67,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,720 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,574 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,493 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 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VFU, 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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DV56 VFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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