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RK56 ZDH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,717 mi
Last recorded177,717 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 177,717 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both sides) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml on

Fail 20 Oct 2025 177,113 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both sides) ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (stone chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (engine area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (both sides) (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

eml on

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,683 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both sides) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) front to rear (recommend attention) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both sides) corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 155,755 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 154,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inside edge (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,284 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,330 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 135,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 130,165 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 117,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,670 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,033 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,246 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 95,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,000 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 90,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 13 Nov 2013 84,612 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,895 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,671 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic covers fitted on underside and outer body sills.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,671 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside and outer body sills.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,894 miles

rear brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,035 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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RK56 ZDH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK56 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

RK56 ZDH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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