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FG56 GKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,498 mi
Last recorded191,498 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 191,498 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 183,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 168,771 miles

fan belt defective

Pass 4 Oct 2019 152,760 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,884 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,563 miles

Offside Front spot light glass broken

Fail 10 Oct 2017 118,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front spot light glass broken

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,203 miles

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,203 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,883 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,012 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,291 miles

BONNET LEVER BROKEN

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 43,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,884 miles

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracked and cut

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 GKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

FG56 GKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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