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GP05 GAB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 GAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,764 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,472 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General underbody surface corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover preventing thorough inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Plastic cover preventing thorough inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,725 miles

general surface corrosion to suspension components

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 66,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general surface corrosion to suspension components

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,216 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,276 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 54,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,286 miles

Central Rear Exhaust hangar corroded and has fallen off. Exhaust system still adequately supported.

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 52,286 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust hangar corroded and has fallen off. Exhaust system still adequately supported.

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,813 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,515 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,289 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,564 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 26,632 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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GP05 GAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GP05 GAB, 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 GP05 GAB registered?

GP05 GAB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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