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GD06 CLO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,373 mi
Last recorded141,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 CLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 141,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 133,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 133,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFICIENCY READING (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,728 miles

wiper linkage noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,355 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 112,350 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 104,061 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,962 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 102,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,868 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,319 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

various under body covers fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted

various under body covers fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,848 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,632 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,546 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre and wheel damaged

off side rear tyre low 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,425 miles

front inner brake pads low

front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,425 miles

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

front inner brake pads low

front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,251 miles

VERY BAD CUTS to both front tyres side walls

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 CLO 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 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 CLO, 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 CLO registered?

GD06 CLO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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