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GJ56 UZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,392 mi
Last recorded146,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 146,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken from front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,069 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 142,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes above and behind N/S/R of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 138,054 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are close to there limits

Fail 7 Jul 2021 138,053 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres are close to there limits

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 124,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,691 miles

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

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

both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,539 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,250 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight condensation in off side front head lamp

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,954 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,461 miles

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

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

front tyres have mixed load ratings

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,803 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 UZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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