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B6 GJG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,880 mi
Last recorded76,880 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 76,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 76,319 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,817 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,764 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 73,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,936 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,898 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,640 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,939 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,852 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,338 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r mudflap loose

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,300 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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B6 GJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B6 GJG, 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 B6 GJG registered?

B6 GJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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