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GY56 VTJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,007 mi
Last recorded71,007 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,248 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 61,094 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 42,514 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,074 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 33,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,763 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,802 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 10 Sep 2009 18,478 miles

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 VTJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

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

Is GY56 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 VTJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY56 VTJ have outstanding finance?

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