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FG56 GKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,225 mi
Last recorded158,225 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 158,225 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 158,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 144,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 144,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 135,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 121,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 119,503 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 119,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,890 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 114,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,256 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,047 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,261 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,261 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,249 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,578 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,209 miles

brake fluid apears to be low (under cover)

service due showing on dashboard

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 GKL 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

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

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