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GK06 YRW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 YRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 39,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 29,590 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 29,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 26,387 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear bumper trim offside damaged

surface corrosion to offside rear coil spring

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 21 Jul 2020 26,362 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear bumper trim offside damaged

surface corrosion to offside rear coil spring

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 3 May 2019 24,880 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,704 miles

Offside Front tyre bald outer and inner edges-205/55/16

Fail 25 Apr 2018 23,704 miles

Offside Front tyre bald outer and inner edges-205/55/16

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

Pass 5 May 2017 22,525 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Fail 5 May 2017 22,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/r16-91v (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,642 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

O/S/F tyre wearing low on outer tread. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,122 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91v

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread also nail in tyre. 205/55/r16-91v

Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer side wall. 205/55/r16-91v

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner and outer tread also nail in tyre. 205/55/r16-91v

Pass 15 May 2014 17,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 14,645 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,394 miles

note n/s/front jacking point and sill panel damaged part missing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,296 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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GK06 YRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK06 YRW, 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 GK06 YRW registered?

GK06 YRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is GK06 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 YRW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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