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GY55 EFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,981 mi
Last recorded183,981 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 183,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 182,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 177,913 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 169,801 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 153,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just above the plastic cover to the left of the rear diff two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and lipped on inner surfaces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake release mechanism sticky/lever doesn't return

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

vehicle underbody and chassis corroded lightly

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,830 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and lipped on inner surfaces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake release mechanism sticky/lever doesn't return

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

vehicle underbody and chassis corroded lightly

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,032 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate is cracked

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2015 131,030 miles

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

Both front wipers are starting to smear

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate is cracked

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

Rear exhaust hanger is corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 121,840 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 117,280 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,359 miles

eml on

poor road grip on rear of side suspension

Fail 11 Jul 2012 106,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml on

poor road grip on rear of side suspension

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,032 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

various stone chips in windscreen,zone A,o/s chip 8mm.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,457 miles

Oil leak

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 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY55 EFD, 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 GY55 EFD registered?

GY55 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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