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CX06 GZO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,361 mi
Last recorded96,361 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower upper facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear / wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread worn 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded center rear upper sub frame at mount to floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Upper wishbone front chassis bush split from mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear / wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread worn 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,710 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 79,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 62,287 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 62,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 60,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,218 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,024 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,400 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 51,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,410 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,799 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 40,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,220 miles

full under try fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,407 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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CX06 GZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX06 GZO, 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 CX06 GZO registered?

CX06 GZO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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