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GR06 GPO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,449 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 105,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 92,011 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 77,157 miles

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 77,157 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Left & Right Mirror Indicators Lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 75,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,327 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,445 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,119 miles

nearside rear tyre has worn tread

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,910 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,112 miles

advise front tyres worn on outer egdes

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,847 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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GR06 GPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GR06 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

GR06 GPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is GR06 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR06 GPO 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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