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RE56 DBY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

214,589 mi
Last recorded214,589 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 214,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 205,668 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 196,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 190,020 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bothside front and rear tyres outer shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 181,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 173,341 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 173,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 163,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 154,019 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 141,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,314 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 122,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 107,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 107,741 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,975 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,359 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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RE56 DBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 DBY registered?

RE56 DBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RE56 DBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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