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RK56 ZDD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,685 mi
Last recorded211,685 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 211,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 206,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 199,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 193,984 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2021 186,655 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 178,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 172,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 159,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 159,120 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 143,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,532 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,038 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,741 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,609 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,604 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)

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

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 ZDD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZDD, 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 RK56 ZDD registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK56 ZDD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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