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46 GS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,608 mi
Last recorded74,608 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 GS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 74,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,319 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 69,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,629 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covered by trays

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,484 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner edges of front tyres worn

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,008 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,524 miles

wear and pitting to both front brke discs

Fail 19 Jan 2010 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wear and pitting to both front brke discs

Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,890 miles

both rear tyres near to wear indicators

front brake pads low

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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46 GS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 46 GS, 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 46 GS registered?

46 GS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is 46 GS safe to buy?

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