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GY06 GKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 90,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 70,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,255 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,563 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,074 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,391 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INER EDGE

Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,252 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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GY06 GKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY06 GKJ registered?

GY06 GKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is GY06 GKJ safe to buy?

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