MOT Status
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134,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil level low.
Front tyre pressures obviously low.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside dipped beam pattern could be improved.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise front pads and discs appear to be wearing low
advise rear brake pads starting to wear low
advise slight play in front hubs
advise slight play in front steering joints
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advise front pads and discs appear to be wearing low
advise rear brake pads starting to wear low
advise slight play in front hubs
advise slight play in front steering joints
advise rear tyres starting to wear low
advise slight play in front hubs
advise uneven tyre wear on front
advise slight play in hubs
advise slight play in steering mounts
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise slight play in hubs
advise slight play in steering mounts
advise slight play in front hubs
advise slight play in front top suspension mounts and lower control arm bushes
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise slight play in front hubs
advise slight play in front top suspension mounts and lower control arm bushes
advise slight play in front hubs
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise dash showing indicator fault os mirror
advise slight play in front hubs
advise faults showing on os mirror indicator and engine oil level ( topped up )
advise rear tyres starting to wear low
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU56 MYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?
GU56 MYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.
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