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RE56 DBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,353 mi
Last recorded197,353 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 197,353 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 197,321 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 185,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 166,059 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,106 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar looks to have been fouling part of chassis and lower arm.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All worn upper/lower/inner/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 152,453 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 152,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 147,634 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 7 Dec 2019 147,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 30 Nov 2018 128,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,043 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 127,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,584 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 86,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,597 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,209 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)

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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RE56 DBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE56 DBX, 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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RE56 DBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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