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MF56 GUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,094 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,519 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,170 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2013 74,167 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyre tread depths 2-3mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,525 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,494 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,441 miles

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 2 Sep 2009 29,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

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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MF56 GUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF56 GUA, 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 MF56 GUA registered?

MF56 GUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is MF56 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 GUA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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