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GL56 LOH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,643 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Aug 2022 138,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,221 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,338 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 133,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,811 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 131,811 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 128,328 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 123,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,087 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 108,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,957 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,957 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,906 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,393 miles

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 15 Dec 2009 39,622 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LOH 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 75%.

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 GL56 LOH, 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 LOH registered?

GL56 LOH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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