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GY56 WXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,203 mi
Last recorded93,203 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 93,203 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,203 miles

Offside Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 88,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Dec 2022 88,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

central exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,602 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre rear silencer corroded + following mounting stem broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips within swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 79,602 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre rear silencer corroded + following mounting stem broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips within swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,597 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer rose joint.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer rose joint.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,935 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre also balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 67,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre also balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,329 miles

Exhaust mounting defective on center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split,(clearing windscreen ok)

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split,(clearing windscreen ok)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,064 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 53,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,646 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,772 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 37,772 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,671 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,256 miles

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

osf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,256 miles

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

osf tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 34,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

GY56 WXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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