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GU56 MYB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front for lamp damaged

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,212 miles

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

exhaust brackets repaired with jubilee clips

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,136 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded off

headlamp beam images blurred

offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 52,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,877 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 51,877 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,077 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,638 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 46,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,248 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)

osf,nsr and osr tyres all perished

Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,725 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 37,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,136 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracked around it's circumference between the outer two rows of treadblocks.

Offside front tyre is cracked around it's circumference between the outer two rows of tread blocks.

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 MYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU56 MYB registered?

GU56 MYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is GU56 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 MYB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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