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GU56 MYG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,344 mi
Last recorded40,344 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 40,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on very outer edges

Pass 18 May 2024 37,904 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 37,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger detached / front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 36,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 34,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 33,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 32,241 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 31,727 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades in poor condition smearing

Pass 16 May 2017 31,423 miles

all four tyres starting to perrish

Fail 2 May 2017 31,408 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perrish

Pass 3 May 2016 30,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 29,965 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,444 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,146 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 MYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

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

Is GU56 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 MYG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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