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GU56MYS
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration GU56MYS
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 03 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 127,234 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,225 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,865 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 126,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,262 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisy on rotation (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount noisy on rotation (5.3.2 (c))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,469 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022 18 Jun 20267 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,437 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
3 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative front level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall also starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,639 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 18 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
26 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,114 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most off the two (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,050 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 18 Jun 202613 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,475 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016 18 Jun 202610 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,641 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,226 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,786 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012 18 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,927 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,251 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202610 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GU56MYS was registered on 2006-09-09
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