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HS55 GAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,603 mi
Last recorded102,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,603 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 102,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 93,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 86,616 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,660 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,795 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,651 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2016 65,691 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,911 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Jul 2014 57,611 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 50,440 miles

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

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

rear pads worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,056 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,386 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,045 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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HS55 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS55 GAO, 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 HS55 GAO registered?

HS55 GAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is HS55 GAO safe to buy?

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