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GL06 BFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,158 mi
Last recorded153,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 153,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 146,861 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 146,861 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 135,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 194,051 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cuts in tread.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 194,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre slight cuts in tread.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 105,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 83,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,085 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)

offside front tyre bald outer edge

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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GL06 BFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL06 BFF, 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 GL06 BFF registered?

GL06 BFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is GL06 BFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 BFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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