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GU56 KOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,744 mi
Last recorded86,744 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 86,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 82,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level just above min

Fail 31 Aug 2022 82,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Handbrake foot pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level just above min

Pass 4 Sep 2021 82,434 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,678 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,659 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 17 Aug 2018 76,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 74,228 miles

nearside front ball joint rear arm play

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,124 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 70,124 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f door mirror slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,364 miles

air bag warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,231 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 KOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU56 KOJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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