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GJ56 PYD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 86,994 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,244 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,396 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,216 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

unable to check all steering/brake/suspension due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,572 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

unable to check all steering/brake/suspension due to covers fitted

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 PYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

GJ56 PYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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