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GJ06 YCL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,938 mi
Last recorded126,938 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 124,526 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 122,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on inner edge

front and rear brakles pipes have been under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2014 116,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of front to rear brake pipe at rear

o/s/r tyre getting low in places

Fail 1 Aug 2014 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to parts of front to rear brake pipe at rear

o/s/r tyre getting low in places

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,302 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 111,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,187 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 84,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 YCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YCL, 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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GJ06 YCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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