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GL56 MLY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,236 mi
Last recorded77,236 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 MLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,225 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,868 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 69,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 69,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 30,172 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 30,172 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 MLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

GL56 MLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is GL56 MLY safe to buy?

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