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GY06 HXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,243 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 127,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 109,830 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 109,830 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,684 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,898 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,001 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 65,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,289 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,480 miles

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

Oil leak

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 HXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

GY06 HXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is GY06 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 HXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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