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GJ56 GYD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,793 mi
Last recorded84,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 GYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,793 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 84,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,089 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,747 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Hand Brake performance 17% minimum pass 16%

Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,115 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,896 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,723 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,514 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 33,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 32,236 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,617 miles

NSF Disc Corroded

OSF Disc Corroded

OSR tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall. Not down to cords at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,781 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,974 miles

front discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,014 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,763 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 GYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GYD, 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 GYD registered?

GJ56 GYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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