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GR55 SVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,528 mi
Last recorded138,528 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 138,528 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 138,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 128,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,212 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2016 123,212 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,266 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2015 115,234 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,584 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,137 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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GR55 SVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GR55 SVG, 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 GR55 SVG registered?

GR55 SVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2006.

Is GR55 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 SVG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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