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GV56 BMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,540 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 86,540 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut although not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2018 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut although not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,409 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,566 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 18,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 16,123 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,123 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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GV56 BMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV56 BMZ, 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 GV56 BMZ registered?

GV56 BMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GV56 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 BMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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