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FG56 GKV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 69,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 63,243 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,840 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Fail 1 Nov 2021 53,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,492 miles

Central Rear Exhaust clamp has snapped

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 48,492 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust clamp has snapped

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 45,298 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge / nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,226 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 28,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,919 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,648 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)

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 GKV 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 85%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

FG56 GKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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