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GJ56 VGD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,949 mi
Last recorded124,949 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 124,949 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 119,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,833 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,672 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear diff seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 97,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear diff seal leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen wiper switch slightly insecure but functions correctly

Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm inner bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror insecure ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen wiper switch slightly insecure but functions correctly

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,163 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,159 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,655 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 447,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,417 miles

rear disc offside pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,759 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 24 Sep 2009 24,799 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 VGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

GJ56 VGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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