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GJ56 ZRF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,090 mi
Last recorded156,090 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 156,090 miles

parking brake passed on limit-front to rear brake pipes corroded-power steering notchy-

Fail 3 Nov 2021 156,090 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake passed on limit-front to rear brake pipes corroded-power steering notchy-

Pass 17 Jul 2020 153,564 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,298 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2019 150,298 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 145,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 145,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 138,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 134,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,487 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 112,062 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,709 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 Dec 2010 91,983 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 91,972 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 81,829 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

GJ56 ZRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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