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GU06 AKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,106 mi
Last recorded106,106 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,106 miles

Offside Rear tyre tear but not showing cord

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 98,313 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn inner edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 98,313 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn inner edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,158 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,992 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2012 62,032 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 62,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,399 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,426 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,810 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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GU06 AKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU06 AKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU06 AKO registered?

GU06 AKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is GU06 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 AKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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