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DY56 NMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,671 mi
Last recorded159,671 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 159,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 159,671 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 148,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,970 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 82,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,323 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 68,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,062 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,672 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,384 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,205 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 47,683 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,263 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,071 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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DY56 NMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY56 NMJ, 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 DY56 NMJ registered?

DY56 NMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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