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GK56 WKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 166,880 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Slight movement in nearside steering tie rod.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 156,653 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 144,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 134,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 123,610 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 112,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 112,366 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,059 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,144 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,710 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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GK56 WKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK56 WKM, 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 GK56 WKM registered?

GK56 WKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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