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GV56 KGA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,655 mi
Last recorded141,655 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 141,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 141,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 131,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 131,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 121,710 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 111,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,987 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS WORN VERY LOW - ESP INNERS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 94,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES - OUTER CASING PERISHING-SPLITTING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,538 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES BEGINNING TO CRACK OUTER CASINGS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,208 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working REPEATER IN MIRROR NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,620 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 78,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 74,421 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,814 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2011 61,526 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 54,512 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2009 45,788 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 KGA 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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

GV56 KGA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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