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GU56 NBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,354 mi
Last recorded129,354 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT FAULT LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE [ 205 / 55 VR16 ]

RATTLE IN CAT SECTION / BAFFLES LOOSE

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,272 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,370 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,402 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 95,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 78,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,339 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 70,334 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,471 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,929 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 NBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

GU56 NBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GU56 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 NBJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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