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GP06 SXO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,917 mi
Last recorded86,917 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts to inner wall,but is not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Drivers checkstrap damaged

Offside Front Foglight inoperative.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Drivers checkstrap damaged

Offside Front Foglight inoperative.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,568 miles

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

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

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 30 Aug 2012 46,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp condensated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 46,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

condensation inside offside headlamp lightly affecting beam image

Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,737 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,452 miles

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play

advise offside front headlamp unit misty with condensation

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play

advise offside front headlamp unit misty with condensation

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,315 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise cut in the near side front tyre side wall

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

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 SXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

GP06 SXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is GP06 SXO safe to buy?

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