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GJ56 ZHR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,552 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,853 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 79,218 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,445 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,281 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges and getting low on tread ,strongly advise renewal and tracking adjustment

Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 27,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZHR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

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