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FH55 GMY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 129,581 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 129,579 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working bothside (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2017 115,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outter edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,224 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 84,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,518 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 76,518 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,901 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

cut in offside front tyre wall

offside front tyre starting to wear outter edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

cut in offside front tyre wall

offside front tyre starting to wear outter edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 48,286 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has cut but not exposing ply or cord

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,565 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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FH55 GMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH55 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

FH55 GMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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