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GJ56 OZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,165 miles

Central exhaust hanger defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 110,165 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Handbrake lever missing (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust hanger defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,264 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 108,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,816 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 104,816 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,751 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 85,394 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 85,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,151 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 73,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,708 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth measures 3mm

both front tyres bald on both edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,565 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,445 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 37,645 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,704 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 22,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,897 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 OZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

GJ56 OZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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