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GL06 ZWR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,938 mi
Last recorded114,938 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,938 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 114,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and nail in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 109,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,244 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,424 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 93,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 80,432 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,352 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 67,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,213 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.Screw in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,213 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.Screw in nearside front tyre.

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 ZWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR registered?

GL06 ZWR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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