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GL56 JUU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,441 mi
Last recorded63,441 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 58,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 58,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 54,083 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 51,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,786 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 49,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 45,932 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 45,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,775 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc holder removed from swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise wiper blades some smearing.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 41,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc holder removed from swept area.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise wiper blades some smearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,223 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 38,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 35,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,347 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,466 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,864 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 20,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GL56 JUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GL56 JUU, 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 GL56 JUU registered?

GL56 JUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GL56 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 JUU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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