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DY56 NNB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,785 mi
Last recorded256,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 256,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 248,280 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 248,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 238,148 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 238,148 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 223,787 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 223,785 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 207,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 207,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 193,986 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 193,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR+FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged FADED MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened REAR ROLL BAR MOUNTS BRACKET BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 170,056 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 170,035 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 143,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 116,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 101,473 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 101,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,923 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 73,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,570 miles

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

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 NNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NNB, 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 NNB registered?

DY56 NNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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