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GJ56 UVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 134,575 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 134,448 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,300 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 115,023 miles

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 115,023 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,591 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 105,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 91,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,809 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 53,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,185 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,043 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 26,043 miles

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?

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 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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What year was GJ56 UVK registered?

GJ56 UVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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