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GF06 SKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,488 mi
Last recorded188,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 SKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 188,488 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 178,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,224 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 153,225 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 146,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 142,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 132,088 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,055 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 124,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 116,770 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,405 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,058 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,568 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,536 miles

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

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

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

handbrake will require attention.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,941 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 SKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SKN, 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

How do I check the history of GF06 SKN?

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What year was GF06 SKN registered?

GF06 SKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is GF06 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 SKN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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