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GY06 FMC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,683 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 82,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads pins (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2024 73,852 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 68,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 63,378 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 43,725 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 41,374 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,729 miles

centre rear exhaust mount broken but still secure.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,478 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 30,951 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mount broken away from main pipe but still secure.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,238 miles

both rear tyres perished at outer wall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 25,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,779 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,857 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,908 miles

possible transmission fluid leak

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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GY06 FMC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GY06 FMC, 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 GY06 FMC registered?

GY06 FMC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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