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GP06 AEV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 140,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 139,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and the front one is damged (6.3.1d)

bonnet damaged n/s

o/s front tie rod has slight play at fixings

o/s front wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 134,011 miles

rear and front brakes juddering-all front balljoints slight play-

rear x2 d bushes slight play-x2 front shockers damp-engine/gearbox mountings defective

x2 front wheel bearings slight play-

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,181 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,132 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2011 58,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,924 miles

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

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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GP06 AEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GP06 AEV, 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 GP06 AEV registered?

GP06 AEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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