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GX06 PGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,771 mi
Last recorded133,771 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 133,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D RUBBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 124,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 119,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 114,022 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 114,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,413 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,928 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake pipe surface rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,150 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,591 miles

Engine management light displayed on instrument cluster.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,362 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,362 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,895 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,895 miles

EML on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 67,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,702 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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GX06 PGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX06 PGZ, 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 GX06 PGZ registered?

GX06 PGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is GX06 PGZ safe to buy?

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