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GF06 DHM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

226,080 mi
Last recorded226,080 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 DHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 226,080 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 223,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 219,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 215,417 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 208,088 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 108,115 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,894 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front lower slight play

Rear flexi brake hoses perishing

child seat fitted

wiper smeary

Fail 22 Mar 2017 106,894 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside Front lower ball joint slight play

Offside Front lower slight play

Rear flexi brake hoses perishing

child seat fitted

wiper smeary

Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,046 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

we advise a closer inspection to the front and rear brake pads

Pass 14 Mar 2012 89,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,813 miles

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

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

we advise that the front tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,327 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,943 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,273 miles

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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GF06 DHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GF06 DHM, 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 GF06 DHM registered?

GF06 DHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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