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GF56 EBX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,361 mi
Last recorded162,361 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 162,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 162,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 159,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 152,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 138,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 130,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 130,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2x exhaust hangers broken but system secure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre 2 mm tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,446 miles

Rear centre exhaust bkt broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 86,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,516 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,396 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,393 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

offside rear tyre worn heavy on edges

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 EBX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF56 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

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

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