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GF56 GDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,854 mi
Last recorded152,854 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS/OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 131,332 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF/OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF/OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,869 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,426 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded and come apart

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 50,426 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Center exhaust bracket corroded and come apart

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,007 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

oil level on minimum mark

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 23,724 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,237 miles

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)

both front tyres small splits in inside wall not showing cords

Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 15,915 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,894 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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GF56 GDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

GF56 GDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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