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EN55 GHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 GHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 124,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,166 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,209 miles

Central Front Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorber slightly corroded.

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,957 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,500 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 81,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp in-op.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,136 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,969 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,698 miles

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

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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EN55 GHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN55 GHX, 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 EN55 GHX registered?

EN55 GHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is EN55 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 GHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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