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DY56 ZXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 110,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet block

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 110,125 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet block

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 99,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 92,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 88,350 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,464 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing / feathering on inner edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,328 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 76,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 71,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,081 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

exhaust mounting bracket broken off exhaust.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

2 x nails in n/s/r tyre.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 42,889 miles

child seat fitted O/S/R unable to test seatbelt (not removed for MOT)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

vehicle unerbody panels fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,106 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,106 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,382 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 26,416 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Fail 1 Oct 2009 26,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

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 ZXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

DY56 ZXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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