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GJ56 BWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 128,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,432 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 24 Aug 2020 108,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,783 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 74,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,804 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 20 Sep 2012 47,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 47,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,256 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,118 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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GJ56 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ56 BWE, 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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GJ56 BWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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