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GL06 CXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

260,951 mi
Last recorded260,951 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 260,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 257,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 253,363 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 248,278 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 241,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 234,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower slight play present in n/s/r lower anti roll bar link arm.

Offside Front Outer body damage to o/s/f bumper lower section.

Offside Front Upper drivers door mirror glass broken but still usable.

Offside Rear o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges tyre on 2mm in in middle on legal limit.

bonnet gas struts weak bonnet doesn,t stay in open position.

Fail 6 Jan 2021 234,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre outer tyre wall cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre cut to cords on outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower slight play present in n/s/r lower anti roll bar link arm.

Offside Front Outer body damage to o/s/f bumper lower section.

Offside Front Upper drivers door mirror glass broken but still usable.

Offside Rear o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges tyre on 2mm in in middle on legal limit.

bonnet gas struts weak bonnet doesn,t stay in open position.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 223,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 214,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 203,693 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 188,946 miles

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Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 170,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 136,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,952 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 76,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,874 miles

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

unable to check sterring , brake master , pivit , suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2009 52,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

unable to check sterring , brake master , pivit , suspension top mounts due to covers fitted

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 CXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

GL06 CXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is GL06 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 CXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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