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GD06 DWM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,760 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most and upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 52,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 41,384 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 39,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,505 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,524 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 18,518 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 15,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre at minimum of 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge. Offside front tyre at 2mm on outer edge. Offside rear tyre has a nail in it.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,000 miles

Nearside front tyre at minimum of 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge. Offside front tyre at 2mm on outer edge. Offside rear tyre has a nail in it.

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 DWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

GD06 DWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2006.

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