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GN56 VEO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,131 mi
Last recorded29,131 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 29,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 28,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 28,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 28,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 27,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 27,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,993 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,625 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 25,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Sep 2013 24,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,841 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,466 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

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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GN56 VEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GN56 VEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN56 VEO registered?

GN56 VEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GN56 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 VEO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN56 VEO have outstanding finance?

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