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GU56 KNF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,888 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,899 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 69,121 miles

front tyres tread low

parking brake pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,111 miles

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

front tyres tread low

parking brake pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

headlight switch faulty

nearside front tyre deep cut to tread and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deep cut to side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2013 47,952 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

headlight switch faulty

nearside front tyre deep cut to tread and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre deep cut to side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 23,729 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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GU56 KNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU56 KNF, 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 GU56 KNF registered?

GU56 KNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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