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GU56 MYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,078 mi
Last recorded134,078 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 134,078 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,186 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 127,466 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 127,467 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,128 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,997 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,187 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 101,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,943 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,167 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,134 miles

advise rear tyres starting to wear low

advise slight play in front hubs

advise uneven tyre wear on front

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,157 miles

advise slight play in hubs

advise slight play in steering mounts

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,460 miles

advise slight play in front hubs

advise slight play in front top suspension mounts and lower control arm bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,886 miles

advise slight play in front hubs

Fail 13 Sep 2012 37,886 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise dash showing indicator fault os mirror

advise slight play in front hubs

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,732 miles

advise faults showing on os mirror indicator and engine oil level ( topped up )

advise rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,058 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,793 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 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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