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GJ56 VGC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,897 mi
Last recorded136,897 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 136,897 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 118,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,877 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,113 miles

offside front anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,957 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,538 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,636 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 VGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

GJ56 VGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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