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GU56 MYO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,927 mi
Last recorded85,927 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 85,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,062 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 79,055 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,864 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 74,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2017 70,596 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 8 Oct 2017 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,501 miles

eml light on

Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,355 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,659 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,745 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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 MYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

GU56 MYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is GU56 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 MYO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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