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GF56 LVR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,982 mi
Last recorded284,982 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 284,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 245,710 miles

crack in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r back plate slightly rubbing on brake disc

o/s/r h/brake down on efficiency

Fail 19 Oct 2013 245,710 miles

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

crack in windscreen

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r back plate slightly rubbing on brake disc

o/s/r h/brake down on efficiency

Pass 27 Oct 2012 198,995 miles

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)

n/s front tyre split on outer sidewall but not to cord

Pass 29 Oct 2011 157,031 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 146,999 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 126,464 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 126,464 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 100,375 miles

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

Oil leak

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 LVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

GF56 LVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is GF56 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 LVR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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