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GF56 GGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,081 mi
Last recorded143,081 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 GGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 143,081 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,169 miles

Odometer reading faint but still readable

Offside Front Fog lamp unit slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 134,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Odometer reading faint but still readable

Offside Front Fog lamp unit slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,823 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,877 miles

EML Lamp is illuminated

O/S/F Windscreen washer not working

Pass 29 Oct 2016 93,865 miles

Engine Management Light On.

Offside Front Washer jet low pressure/blocked attention needed.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Management Light On.

Offside Front Washer jet low pressure/blocked attention needed.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,059 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 80,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 67,124 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,560 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 30,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,880 miles

front number plate 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 GGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU registered?

GF56 GGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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