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GV06 CHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,663 mi
Last recorded122,663 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 CHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror glass faded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,328 miles

Offside Front mirror glass faded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror glass faded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass slightly faded

Fail 13 Aug 2020 118,302 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2018 111,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 110,143 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,088 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2017 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside recording low (3.7.B.6b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2016 99,717 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 99,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 97,215 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 97,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,124 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,124 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,156 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 79,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 69,823 miles

N\S REAR TYRE HAS DEEP CUTS BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS

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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GV06 CHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV06 CHX, 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 GV06 CHX registered?

GV06 CHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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