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GW55 MDZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 MDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,035 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting peg detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 102,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting peg detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 82,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,629 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,622 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 75,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,996 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 59,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 53,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,493 miles

unable to fully test near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,696 miles

Unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to a child seat being fitted at that location.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,481 miles

near side front tyre has small amount of side wall damage.

off side front tyre low on edges of tread.

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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GW55 MDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GW55 MDZ, 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 GW55 MDZ registered?

GW55 MDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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