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GU56 MXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

159,105 mi
Last recorded159,105 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 MXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 159,105 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 159,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 153,054 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 145,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,300 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Nov 2022 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 133,497 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 133,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,220 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust system corroding

Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,198 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

both parkbrake performances low

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

exhaust corroding at centre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding.

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,057 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,556 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

front and rear exhaust sections deteriorated and front mount bracket missing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,410 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 112,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,028 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Front exhaust hanger missing

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 102,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 92,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,702 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,702 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are heavily worn on the edges and perished

offside front tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 36,238 miles

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

Offside Front 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 MXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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