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GP06 SXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,381 mi
Last recorded169,381 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 SXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 169,381 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 169,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 163,204 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 158,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 156,085 miles

Nearside track rod end locking device deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,657 miles

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected

Pass 18 Sep 2020 152,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 152,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 146,431 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer bracket broken exhaust system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2018 139,617 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 131,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,860 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 125,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of pair (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,191 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 118,188 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,228 miles

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

Hand brake footlever has worn spring (not renewing)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,223 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,296 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 77,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edges

offside & nearside front brake balance only just passed & now requires attension

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,664 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner & outer edges

offside & nearside front brake balance only just passed & now requires attension

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,430 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 31 Jul 2010 44,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,331 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 SXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

GP06 SXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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