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GP06 SXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,457 mi
Last recorded106,457 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 SXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fail 18 Mar 2026 106,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,045 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit or worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bar slides in and out of bush. Suspect bush worn, cannot clearly see back side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit or worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,642 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,158 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,858 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,680 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking And Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 55,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking And Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking And Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,352 miles

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nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,119 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,608 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,341 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,939 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,823 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 SXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SXC, 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

How do I check the history of GP06 SXC?

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What year was GP06 SXC registered?

GP06 SXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is GP06 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 SXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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