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GF06 OHD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

302,700 mi
Last recorded302,700 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 OHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 302,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 302,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pull right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 282,528 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 277,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted;

Fail 5 Oct 2020 277,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulls to right (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted;

Pass 26 Sep 2019 265,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front suspension noisey

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2018 245,097 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

front suspension noisy

rear brakes noisy

Fail 21 Sep 2018 245,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong and wont fit correctly (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

rear brakes noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2017 223,107 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all arms at rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 200,933 miles

all rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 200,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear suspension corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 177,084 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 177,084 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,860 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 128,445 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,445 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,705 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,752 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 69,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,523 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 OHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF06 OHD, 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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GF06 OHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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