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DX56 KRJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,990 mi
Last recorded213,990 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 213,990 miles

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 3 Mar 2026 213,990 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 208,019 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 200,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 187,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 177,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 177,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR FLEXI PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 167,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR FLEXI PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 160,286 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2020 160,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring mount fractured (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2019 153,196 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 153,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,387 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 51,384 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn the rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the d bush on the roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter loose on arm

Pass 11 Oct 2017 142,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 142,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,725 miles

Offside Rear brake feels slightly tight

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,175 miles

covers under bonnet not allowing full inspection

covers under car not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2014 116,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 116,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,190 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,344 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,797 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,690 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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DX56 KRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX56 KRJ, 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 DX56 KRJ registered?

DX56 KRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is DX56 KRJ safe to buy?

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