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GY56 WXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

102,882 mi
Last recorded102,882 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 102,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,440 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,826 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 90,429 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,038 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,856 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,156 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,932 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 80,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,751 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and unevenly

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,660 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,549 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 54,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2012 44,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,853 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 15,325 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 WXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

GY56 WXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is GY56 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY56 WXG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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