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GV06 CKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,856 mi
Last recorded177,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 CKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 177,856 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 177,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 171,126 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 171,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 171,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 171,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 170,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 164,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 162,141 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 159,687 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension soft.

Pass 29 May 2015 157,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

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)

Rear suspension soft, have this checked.

Fail 29 May 2015 157,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

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

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

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

Rear suspension soft, have this checked.

Pass 30 May 2014 152,934 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Pass 17 May 2013 150,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

Fail 17 May 2013 150,957 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

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

Pass 28 May 2012 143,807 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner and outer edgfes of tread. Keep a check.

Brake pedal a bit spongy.

Centre exhaust bracket rusting thin.

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

Fail 20 May 2011 136,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre tread low on outter and inner edges

Pass 20 May 2011 136,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre tread low on outter and inner edges

Pass 26 May 2010 110,161 miles

Both front wiper blades staring to smear

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 110,161 miles

Both front wiper blades staring to smear

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 85,605 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)

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 CKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GV06 CKJ, 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 CKJ registered?

GV06 CKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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