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GU56 TNK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,717 mi
Last recorded87,717 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 87,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 81,657 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 63,503 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 63,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 56,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 56,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,314 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,733 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 44,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,923 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,953 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 23,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,637 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 16,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

GU56 TNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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