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GU56 KRJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,469 mi
Last recorded123,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 123,469 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroding

Suspension brake and exhaust work done prior to mot

Fail 23 Jun 2026 123,469 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension brake and exhaust work done prior to mot

Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,464 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect visible kick wrong direction (not British standards) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edge's

Coolant leak

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 119,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake reading min only just met

coolant low

Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,644 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both OSR NSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Park brake has long travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 115,384 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 115,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 112,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 112,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 105,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 101,505 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 101,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2018 101,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 2mm left and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,721 miles

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Washer jet defective

Pass 17 Oct 2016 81,400 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,668 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,782 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 47,373 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,528 miles

Front wheels running very close to front suspension .

Fail 28 Oct 2010 43,528 miles

Front wheels running very close to front suspension .

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low in tread

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 KRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

GU56 KRJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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