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GV56 KJK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 KJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 57,304 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 14 Oct 2023 56,477 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 52,273 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,674 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,320 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 45,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,101 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 19,042 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 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK registered?

GV56 KJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is GV56 KJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 KJK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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