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GX06 TWA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,453 mi
Last recorded107,453 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 TWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,337 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,833 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and inner side wall starting to split

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres outer side walls damaged and they are getting close to wear markers

Fail 10 Sep 2021 97,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and inner side wall starting to split

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres outer side walls damaged and they are getting close to wear markers

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 94,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 90,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 87,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 76,752 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 76,752 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,919 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,059 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 32,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,465 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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GX06 TWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX06 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

GX06 TWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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