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FG56 GKK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,066 mi
Last recorded106,066 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 104,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 102,162 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,440 miles

Eml on

Nearside Rear Tinny noise when turning wheel

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 98,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Eml on

Nearside Rear Tinny noise when turning wheel

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,935 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on edges and 3mm in centre

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on edges and 2mm in centre

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,935 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on edges and 3mm in centre

Offside Rear Tyre is wearing on edges and 2mm in centre

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,964 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,652 miles

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 4 Mar 2014 74,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,279 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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FG56 GKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

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

Is FG56 GKK safe to buy?

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