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GU56 KNK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,247 mi
Last recorded87,247 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,247 miles

front and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,386 miles

rear brakes very slight binding

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes very slight binding

Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust box and flanges slightly corroded

front tyres worn low on edges

wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2013 69,946 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,440 miles

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

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

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

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 8 Oct 2010 38,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,316 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 KNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU56 KNK, 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 GU56 KNK registered?

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

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