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GY06 GJE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,512 mi
Last recorded100,512 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 100,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 94,817 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 94,817 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,161 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,740 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,801 miles

Nearside indicator repeater damaged but servicable

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 68,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,243 miles

E.M.L on

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,466 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside interior grab handle loose

service over due

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,627 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,746 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 21,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY06 GJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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