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GY55 EAF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,399 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,701 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,964 miles

engine check light on

front bumper damage

front tyres worn on edges.inner edge of offside front is worn below 1.6mm

offside rear jacking point pad missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge below 1.6mm

rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Nov 2017 86,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine check light on

front bumper damage

front tyres worn on edges.inner edge of offside front is worn below 1.6mm

offside rear jacking point pad missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge below 1.6mm

rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,048 miles

drivers inner door trim missing

front brake pads wearing low

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear jacking point block missing

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear flasher colours poor

rear number plate poor

Fail 5 Jan 2017 82,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,406 miles

front lower arm bushes poo r/worn both sides

only one washer jet working each side

rear number plate poor

various body damage

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front lower arm bushes poo r/worn both sides

n/s/r position lamp bulb warning reporting bulb failure advise checking [lamp lit]

only one washer jet working each side

rear number plate poor

various body damage

Pass 9 Jan 2015 70,537 miles

Bonnet saftey catch pull broken

Dash information showing lighting fault (requirments met when tested)

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

Front o/s inner door handle missing

Mil on

Under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Jan 2015 70,519 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet saftey catch pull broken

Dash information showing lighting fault (requirments met when tested)

Difficult to see all brake pads with wheels on

Front o/s inner door handle missing

Mil on

Rear o/s tyre on legal limit

Under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,791 miles

drivers door grab handle missing

slight play front wheel bearings

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 17 Dec 2013 62,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers door grab handle missing

slight play front wheel bearings

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,575 miles

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

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

advise eml light on

advise offside front fog ligh broken

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,008 miles

chips in front windscreen

engine management light on

front brake pads low - discs worn

n/s/r brake backplate rubbing on disc

o/s/f foglamp broken

o/s/r indictaor bulb fading

o/s/r jacking block missing

rear number plate deteriorating

windscreen washer half blocked

Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,008 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

chips in front windscreen

engine management light on

front brake pads low - discs worn

n/s/f tyre on limit - 225/45/17

n/s/r brake backplate rubbing on disc

n/s/r tyre on limit - 225/45/17 - this is the size for the front - tyre appears to have been fitted on wider rim.

o/s/f foglamp broken

o/s/r indictaor bulb fading

o/s/r jacking block missing

o/s/r tyre close to limit - 245/40/17

rear number plate deteriorating

service light on

windscreen washer half blocked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,427 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2011 42,334 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r plastic jacking point missing

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 225/45zr17 94y front 245/40zr17 94y rear

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,644 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

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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GY55 EAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY55 EAF, 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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GY55 EAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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