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GU56 KOX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,077 mi
Last recorded85,077 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,077 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly damaged. engine light on. rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,077 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly damaged. engine light on. rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear indicator warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear indicator warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,776 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,631 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 KOX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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