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GJ56 GYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,700 mi
Last recorded122,700 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 122,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

both front tyres crack on the sholders

Fail 12 May 2018 122,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

both front tyres crack on the sholders

Fail 5 May 2018 122,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres perishing on outer shoulders

Pass 6 May 2017 118,069 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 118,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 113,415 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 113,415 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 107,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 107,761 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,720 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2014 101,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2013 96,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 88,245 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,142 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,112 miles

Front brake discs below min thickness and very lipped.

Front brake pads 70/75% worn

Front wheel bearings require adjustment

headlight aim adjustments needed

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,723 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 GYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GJ56 GYA, 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 GJ56 GYA registered?

GJ56 GYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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