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GY56 VSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,069 mi
Last recorded58,069 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,645 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges/ has sidewall damage

o/s/r tye worn on edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,567 miles

all 4 tyres perished n/s/f has slight sidewall damage o/s/f has nail in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,080 miles

front brake discs slightly corrooded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,636 miles

o/s/f roll bar link top rubber gaiter damaged

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 VSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY56 VSO registered?

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

Is GY56 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 VSO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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