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GJ06 OLG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,506 mi
Last recorded192,506 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 192,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 192,443 miles

Brake performance not tested Handbrake stuck. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 187,196 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 183,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 167,401 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 158,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

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

parking brake lever sticking

Fail 24 Apr 2017 158,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

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

parking brake lever sticking

Pass 4 May 2016 145,789 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 3 May 2016 145,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside mirror insecure

sills covered

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 124,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 105,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,977 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,943 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

Pass 5 Jan 2011 81,476 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2010 81,476 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,274 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,860 miles

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

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

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 OLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GJ06 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

GJ06 OLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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