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GF56 PXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,149 mi
Last recorded131,149 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,149 miles

play in both front track rod ends

Pass 3 Apr 2018 116,046 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 116,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,513 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,377 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall replace soon + low on tread

Fail 21 Feb 2015 89,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,360 miles

slight osr brake bind

Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,780 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 78,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 66,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,576 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 PXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

GF56 PXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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