MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY (BOTH SIDE) (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEEDS ATTENTION ( YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened YELLOW CHALK (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened YELLOW CHALK (BOTH SIDE) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output DIRTY (BOTH SIDE) (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEEDS ATTENTION ( YELLOW CHALK) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened YELLOW CHALK (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened YELLOW CHALK (BOTH SIDE) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre outer wall has cut
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF56 BYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 GF56 BYX, 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 GF56 BYX registered?
GF56 BYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.
Is GF56 BYX safe to buy?
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