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GF06 WCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,955 mi
Last recorded146,955 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,120 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,956 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,956 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 67,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 67,652 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 WCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

GF06 WCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is GF06 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 WCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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