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GJ06 HCU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 132,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 2 Dec 2017 119,517 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 119,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 114,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2015 107,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2014 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 95,698 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 14 Dec 2013 95,698 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

engine management light stays on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,564 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 88,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 24 Dec 2010 73,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,358 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,672 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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GJ06 HCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 HCU, 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 GJ06 HCU registered?

GJ06 HCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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