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GR06 GMF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,365 mi
Last recorded124,365 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,048 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear ball joints have slight play-rear tyres worn low-rear brake pads worn low-rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 113,266 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,882 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 89,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,180 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 77,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN HEAVY ON OUTER EDGE TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,027 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,661 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear jacking rubber missing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,661 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to outer wall

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear jacking rubber missing

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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GR06 GMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR06 GMF, 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 GR06 GMF registered?

GR06 GMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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