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RE56 DBZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,771 mi
Last recorded58,771 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2025 52,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2024 50,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 49,356 miles

both front indicater repeater lamp dim

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,995 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,776 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 31,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges has several cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,303 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 10,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 9,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre side wall cut

Fail 28 Dec 2013 9,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre side wall cut

Pass 8 Dec 2012 9,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 8,563 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 7,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 6,154 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 DBZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DBZ, 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 RE56 DBZ registered?

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

Is RE56 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 DBZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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