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GV56 BNA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 BNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,289 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 98,386 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,613 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all arms mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all arms mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,392 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,378 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,325 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

driver side window not working

Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

driver side window not working

Pass 2 Nov 2019 91,975 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,951 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2016 84,951 miles

Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,048 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,879 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 52,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,206 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,623 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)

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 BNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV56 BNA, 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 GV56 BNA registered?

GV56 BNA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GV56 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 BNA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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