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MF56 GZC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,039 mi
Last recorded108,039 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 GZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 108,039 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,878 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,972 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 93,971 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 14 Jun 2018 89,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,683 miles

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread

offside front windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar a little worn around mount bushes

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread

offside front windscreen wiper blade splitting slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,284 miles

Both front tyres have small splits in inner sidewalls

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn edges and perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2013 67,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,431 miles

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

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 GZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

MF56 GZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is MF56 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF56 GZC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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