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GY56 YJE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,141 mi
Last recorded79,141 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 79,141 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,817 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,817 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,220 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 73,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,279 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 69,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,660 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,775 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,771 miles

under treys fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 62,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

under treys fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edge + outer wall cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever does release automatically when operated

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 60,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to brake hose going across the top of back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on outer edge + outer wall cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever does release automatically when operated

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,166 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,643 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 YJE 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 72.7%.

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 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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

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

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