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GF06 WGN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,200 mi
Last recorded44,200 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears, offside borderline pass (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 rear most (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (forward arms) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,383 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (forward most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (forward most) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 37,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front pads worn close to wear sensor

Front tyres are wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower forward arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 34,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front pads worn close to wear sensor

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower forward arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward-most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,876 miles

Front nearside tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward-most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and both rear tyres some side wall damage //border line pass

Pass 9 Jul 2013 19,025 miles

Offside front and rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 17,059 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres slight side wall damage not to cords

Fail 4 May 2012 16,928 miles

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

o/s/f and both rear tyres slight side wall damage not to cords

Pass 25 May 2011 15,551 miles

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 25 May 2010 13,925 miles

all tyres side walls perished

Pass 27 May 2009 12,233 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 WGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

GF06 WGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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