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GY56 OYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,216 mi
Last recorded147,216 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 OYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 147,216 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 147,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 143,356 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 139,074 miles

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

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

travle on hand brake near limited

Pass 27 May 2020 136,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 133,217 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 128,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,064 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 124,054 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 117,730 miles

play nsf wheel

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 May 2016 117,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play nsf wheel

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,210 miles

os parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 105,211 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,645 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,144 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,004 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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GY56 OYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY56 OYA, 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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GY56 OYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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