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GV06 VKA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,679 mi
Last recorded203,679 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 203,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 203,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 198,449 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 97,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,124 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,270 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,825 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,017 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rust build up on outer edges of front discs

Small dent in n/s/r wheel arch

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to fitted over top of fuel tank

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 50,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rust build up on outer edges of front discs

Small dent in n/s/r wheel arch

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to fitted over top of fuel tank

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,686 miles

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2010 41,108 miles

Unable to fully inspect engine bay due to undertay fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside due to covers fitted under floor pans

Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,240 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 VKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VKA, 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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GV06 VKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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