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HD06 GBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,817 mi
Last recorded36,817 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 36,817 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 33,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AN D O/S FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 28,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 18,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres generally perished / small cracks (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 18,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres generally perished / small cracks (age related) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,665 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 28 Jun 2021 18,664 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))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres old 2014 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 18,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undersheilds fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 17,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undersheilds fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,447 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,848 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,490 miles

N/S rear lamp cluster cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,464 miles

all tyres have splits around the treads

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,060 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 11,738 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 11,738 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 7,462 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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HD06 GBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HD06 GBO, 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 HD06 GBO registered?

HD06 GBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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