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RK56 ZDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,605 mi
Last recorded113,605 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,605 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2nd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 113,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2nd (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 92,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 90,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,724 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,801 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,539 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,394 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 ZDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

RK56 ZDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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The MOT history for RK56 ZDX 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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