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GW56 CZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW56 CZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,878 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 87,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 81,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,823 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,309 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,393 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Under trays covers fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,930 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,111 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,134 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,584 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 45,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,724 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 15,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2009 15,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GW56 CZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GW56 CZX, 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 GW56 CZX registered?

GW56 CZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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