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GJ56 PXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,927 mi
Last recorded45,927 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 45,420 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 45,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 42,707 miles

power steering slightly noisy on full lock

Pass 17 Nov 2022 38,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 38,465 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 35,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 31,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 31,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 25,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 24,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 21,629 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 21,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,991 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,525 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 PXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

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

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