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PS56 DFS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

268,634 mi
Last recorded268,634 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS56 DFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 268,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

under trays limiting inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2022 253,595 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2021 239,041 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and steering noisy lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

RBT: service brake only 54%

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2021 239,041 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and steering noisy lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

RBT: service brake only 54%

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2020 222,681 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 222,321 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 206,377 miles

Both rear brake discs back plates corroded

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

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

power assisted steering system noisy

Fail 20 Nov 2019 205,662 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Both rear brake discs back plates corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 165,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,831 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 87,678 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,672 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,635 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,085 miles

Emissions requirements only just below legal limit

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

O/S/R tyre mishaped

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,943 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,522 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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PS56 DFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PS56 DFS, 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 PS56 DFS registered?

PS56 DFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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