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GY56 YJB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 YJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,750 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,880 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,690 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 44,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 34,467 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,467 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 20,430 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,430 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,795 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,081 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 YJB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

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

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