MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box/pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake spongy
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear one of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front wipers worn
both rear tyres worn low 205/55/16
Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
both front wipers worn
both rear tyres worn low 205/55/16
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both side. (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GJ56 UVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 UVK, 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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GJ56 UVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.
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