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FH55 GMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,158 mi
Last recorded65,158 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 GMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 63,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 58,345 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 55,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,228 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 42,704 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,273 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 22,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,807 miles

n/s front tyre has some sidewall damage

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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FH55 GMX 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 FH55 GMX, 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 FH55 GMX registered?

FH55 GMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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