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GP06 SWZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,443 mi
Last recorded163,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 SWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,443 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 163,443 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 146,094 miles

engine covers and under trays fittted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,930 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,273 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 107,256 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,696 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,981 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 57,981 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset due to wire under seat (7.1.6 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,777 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 30,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 V Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 10,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,162 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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GP06 SWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GP06 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

GP06 SWZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GP06 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 SWZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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