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D3 GVN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 GVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 95,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 91,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,011 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 53,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2014 46,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,878 miles

both front tyres have cracks in treads and wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres have cracks in treads and wearing on outer edges

can not see front or rear brake pads

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,895 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,837 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,777 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,122 miles

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

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

Nsf and osf wiper blades starting to smear

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

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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D3 GVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 D3 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 GVN registered?

D3 GVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is D3 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 GVN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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