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GD06 CLN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 121,415 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK WEAK / LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 110,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT / BOTTOM REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFFSIDE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK WEAK / LIMITED DAMPING (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 96,704 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,744 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,053 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately inner pad (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 49,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,949 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 20,028 miles

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

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 CLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD06 CLN, 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 GD06 CLN registered?

GD06 CLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is GD06 CLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD06 CLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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