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GY56 XPT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 114,071 miles

Nearside Front The front left fog light is broken.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 114,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front The front left fog light is broken.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 110,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,433 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2024 106,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,387 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 101,387 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 94,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 92,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 89,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 86,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,010 miles

Front numberplate is delaminated and faded

Nearside front tyre has a nail

Nearside rear tyre is on 2mm wearing thin and has a nail

Offside front tyre has inner wear

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,918 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,611 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,238 miles

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

O/S/R tyre is getting low at 3-4mm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,762 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,266 miles

2 x tyres at front geting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,734 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 23,734 miles

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

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 XPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

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

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