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GL06 CFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,250 mi
Last recorded49,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 CFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 49,250 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 48,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,703 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 48,429 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 48,429 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 48,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 47,081 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 46,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 44,363 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 44,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 43,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 38,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 35,804 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread side wall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre tread side wall deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2012 33,050 miles

O/S/F % O/S/R Tyre side walls begin: to deteriorate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 29,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre side walls begin: to deteriorate.

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

Pass 20 May 2010 24,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 24,198 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 18 May 2009 18,198 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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GL06 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

GL06 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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