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GY06 GVR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,701 mi
Last recorded165,701 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 165,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2025 165,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 162,499 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 160,615 miles

osf mirror poor condition advise rusted rear sub frame

Pass 29 Jun 2022 157,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 153,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 140,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 135,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,870 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gatter damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 128,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gatter damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,525 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,523 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 116,525 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 112,658 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 107,215 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 99,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,262 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,918 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 GVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

GY06 GVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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