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DX55 UTC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 137,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,013 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,748 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 118,156 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,428 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front worn inner edge

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

engine covers fitted

under-shields fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 105,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 105,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,899 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,106 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,064 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,295 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)

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,944 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

side sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,313 miles

offside front foglamp has fallen into bumper

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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DX55 UTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 DX55 UTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 UTC registered?

DX55 UTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is DX55 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 UTC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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