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FA06 GDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 GDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,089 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting before the back box detatched. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 77,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,325 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,027 miles

centre/rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre/rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,075 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,141 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,452 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,804 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,185 miles

brake pipes corroding

long travel to park brake

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,642 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

long travel on parking brake

wiper blades deteriorating

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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FA06 GDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA06 GDX, 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 FA06 GDX registered?

FA06 GDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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