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GY06 FMF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 96,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 90,843 miles

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 5 May 2018 90,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 15 May 2017 85,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 8 May 2017 84,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bothside (1.1.A.3f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 9 May 2016 81,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2016 81,033 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2015 74,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 68,704 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,822 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 61,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,875 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,418 miles

all brake discs rusty

both front tyres wearing low on edges and nearside front has sidewall damage

both rear indicators have condensation

nearside rear coil spring going rusty and marked

slight runout rear brakes

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 FMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GY06 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

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