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GY06 GMU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,938 mi
Last recorded109,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 GMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 109,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 108,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,966 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,778 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 100,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 91,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 71,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,937 miles

o/s/front tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,723 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,992 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 30,619 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 GMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

GY06 GMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is GY06 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 GMU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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