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FG56 GKE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,765 mi
Last recorded64,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 64,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,792 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,609 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,944 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm bush starting to perish (Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,469 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,505 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,003 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

drivers seatbelt webbing frayed at lower attatchment but not affecting strength of belt

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,128 miles

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

rear brakes work unevely 23%

Fail 16 Sep 2010 26,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

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

all four tyres walls are cracking and deteriorated

rear brakes work unevely 23%

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,623 miles

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

all four tyres started to perish

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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FG56 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG56 GKE, 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 FG56 GKE registered?

FG56 GKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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