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GF56 YYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

114,544 mi
Last recorded114,544 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 110,682 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 105,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 103,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 102,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 94,168 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,415 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,215 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 87,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,012 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 67,598 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,508 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 YYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYW, 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

How do I check the history of GF56 YYW?

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What year was GF56 YYW registered?

GF56 YYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GF56 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YYW shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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