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GY56 VTC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,567 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 107,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,017 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,785 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 82,785 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,247 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 79,247 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,849 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,849 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,452 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,495 miles

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

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 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

GY56 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GY56 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 VTC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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