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GX56 ARO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,457 mi
Last recorded63,457 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,457 miles

both front tyres tread worn bald outer edges

offside front coil spring very rusty

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,499 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,274 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 38,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,219 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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GX56 ARO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GX56 ARO, 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 GX56 ARO registered?

GX56 ARO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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The MOT history for GX56 ARO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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