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GU56 KNO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,990 mi
Last recorded97,990 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,990 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 97,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,534 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,534 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,760 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 66,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,474 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,474 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,259 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 25,838 miles

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

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 KNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

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

Is GU56 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 KNO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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