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GL06 OCV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,271 mi
Last recorded86,271 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 OCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 86,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 83,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 79,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 79,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,011 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 74,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,887 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,949 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 60,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,256 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,233 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,672 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 16 Jun 2011 34,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,289 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 22,137 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords/cords exposed

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 OCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GL06 OCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL06 OCV registered?

GL06 OCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is GL06 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 OCV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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