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GV56 DFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 113,849 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise play o/s/f steering tie rod

Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,383 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front antiroll bar d bushes and also o/s n/s rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes been heavily coated with underseal

advise o/s/f steering tie rod end worn but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 45,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,173 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,848 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,020 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 11,287 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 11,287 miles

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

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 DFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DFE, 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 DFE registered?

GV56 DFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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