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GY56 TPU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 131,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 (3.5.1i)

und trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,348 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,577 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,014 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,014 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,892 miles

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

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 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TPU, 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 GY56 TPU registered?

GY56 TPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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