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GF56 WHT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,857 mi
Last recorded150,857 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,857 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2014 138,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 138,863 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 123,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 115,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,417 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 91,417 miles

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

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 WHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 WHT registered?

GF56 WHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GF56 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 WHT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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