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RE56 DDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,068 mi
Last recorded156,068 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,068 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 156,068 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,712 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner tie rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Drop link upper dust cover deterioated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 147,712 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner tie rods. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Drop link upper dust cover deterioated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 143,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 135,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,836 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,135 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 112,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,535 miles

nearside rear tyre thin on egdes

offside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 94,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 88,684 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,662 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 82,783 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,771 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 76,453 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres worn at edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,803 miles

front discs worn low

front pads low

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,172 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front fog lamp glass cracked

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 DDU 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 68.2%.

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 RE56 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

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

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