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DY56 XVE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,620 mi
Last recorded62,620 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 62,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components undersealed/waxoiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Rear facing LED inoperative (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing/lines (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing/lines (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed/waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody and suspension components undersealed/waxoiled

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

chip mark on windscreen that's been repaired.

wax oil present on all visible components

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,651 miles

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

vehicle underside waxoyled obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,268 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,241 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 50,453 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 50,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,874 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,079 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 37,478 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 8 Oct 2012 28,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 20,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,018 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)

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 XVE 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 84.2%.

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 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 DY56 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

DY56 XVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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