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GF56 EBV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,089 miles

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

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

Rear Both suspension arms bushes perishing

Under body corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2018 106,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,296 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,440 miles

Advise metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,819 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,106 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front jacking rubber and outer plastic sill damaged

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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GF56 EBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 EBV registered?

GF56 EBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GF56 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 EBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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