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S5 DKT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,139 mi
Last recorded49,139 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 47,463 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 45,661 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 43,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 43,589 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,162 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 35,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,947 miles

all under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,894 miles

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

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

n/s/r outter tyre side wall cut

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,808 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,581 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,171 miles

o/s/f tyre pewrished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,528 miles

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

O/S/F tyre tread blocks showing signs of perishing.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 12,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/F tyre tread blocks showing signs of perishing.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,868 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,524 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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S5 DKT 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 89.5%.

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 S5 DKT, 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 S5 DKT registered?

S5 DKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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