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GU56 MXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,346 mi
Last recorded141,346 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,346 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 140,790 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,825 miles

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

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 29 Apr 2019 121,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 115,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 115,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,548 miles

Center exhaust behind cat has a support/mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, rear arm, same arm as ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded behind tank above undershields

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front, rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust behind cat has a support/mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, rear arm, same arm as ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded behind tank above undershields

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,649 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,649 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 Feb 2015 87,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,333 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT FRACTURED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN LOW,225/45/17 W

POOR PERFORMANCE FROM OFFSIDE WASHER JET

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,754 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 53,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

GU56 MXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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