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GV56 DFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,379 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,694 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 76,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 76,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,989 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,042 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,489 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 56,488 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,989 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,869 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,766 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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 DFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

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

Is GV56 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 DFD shows 21 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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