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GX56 JDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 JDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 53,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 51,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 49,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,683 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 41,856 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,926 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 34,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,924 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 31,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two lower arms on the n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two arms on the o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 20,459 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,638 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished 225 45 17

Fail 25 Aug 2015 18,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres heavily perished 225 45 17

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,790 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,291 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 9,118 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 7,083 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 JDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX56 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

GX56 JDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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