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GY56 VTF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 145,865 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 145,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 137,319 miles

Both rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 28 Apr 2018 137,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 15 May 2017 128,728 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

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

Fail 10 May 2017 128,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear shock absorber soft

Pass 13 May 2016 116,778 miles

plastic covers prevent full inspection of underside

Fail 13 May 2016 116,778 miles

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

plastic covers prevent full inspection of underside

Pass 20 May 2015 104,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,649 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,109 miles

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

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 27 Sep 2010 54,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,794 miles

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 VTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

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

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