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AO06 GNX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,014 mi
Last recorded90,014 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 GNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,329 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 86,374 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected TRACK ROD END LOOSE (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 75,855 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2021 67,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 56,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,221 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 51,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,807 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,146 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,251 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 23,251 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,371 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,796 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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AO06 GNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO06 GNX, 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 AO06 GNX registered?

AO06 GNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is AO06 GNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 GNX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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