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GV06 CJU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,292 mi
Last recorded107,292 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 CJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 107,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 95,414 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 95,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 91,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,754 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 73,092 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 73,092 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 64,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,486 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 53,904 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 53,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 43,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 32,490 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 22,702 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 16,872 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 13,083 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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GV06 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GV06 CJU, 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 CJU registered?

GV06 CJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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