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GU56 KNW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,983 mi
Last recorded228,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 228,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 121,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 111,935 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 96,973 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,173 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,740 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,416 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 60,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,751 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 17 Oct 2011 36,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

rear metal support bracket for exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,082 miles

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

Offside 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 KNW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

GU56 KNW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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