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GJ56 UZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,294 mi
Last recorded57,294 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,470 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,733 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,130 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,546 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

GJ56 UZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GJ56 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 UZV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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