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GD06 AHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 AHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,416 miles

offside park brake slow to release

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2026 87,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside park brake slow to release

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear of offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe mounting prescribed areas corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 82,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 78,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 77,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 75,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Rear Flexi brake pipes perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 69,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leak (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 69,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leak (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,897 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 66,897 miles

Centre Brake cable insecure Parking brake cable center underfloor (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,552 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 56,308 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,152 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside side repeater lens

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,910 miles

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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GD06 AHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD06 AHZ, 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 GD06 AHZ registered?

GD06 AHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is GD06 AHZ safe to buy?

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