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RE56 DCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,618 mi
Last recorded172,618 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 172,618 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 164,796 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 158,982 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 144,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,402 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 130,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 95,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 73,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,115 miles

front and rear number plate spacing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,115 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate spacing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,479 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,042 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,397 miles

Nearside 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 DCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

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

Is RE56 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 DCY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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