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RK56 ZDC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,653 mi
Last recorded171,653 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 171,653 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 161,009 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has poor beam

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,363 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 156,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 149,507 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 89,033 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 61,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,162 miles

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,818 miles

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,877 miles

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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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RK56 ZDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK56 ZDC, 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 RK56 ZDC registered?

RK56 ZDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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