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GP06 SXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,553 mi
Last recorded71,553 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,553 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 71,550 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))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 65,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,356 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 51,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 49,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,008 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,814 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 35,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,548 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 15,176 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 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

GP06 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is GP06 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 SXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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