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GY56 VSK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2023 106,625 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,291 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 87,291 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,551 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,135 miles

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

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

Offside centre to rear body damage

Pass 8 Dec 2018 64,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,639 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,961 miles

front brake discs worn inner surface

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,316 miles

small nail in offside rear tyre,

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 VSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

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

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