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KO06 GZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,400 mi
Last recorded110,400 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,400 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pips.. X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,186 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 102,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle STRUT (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,057 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear)as marked (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,681 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,210 miles

both front tyres low on edges

front discs worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,902 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 50,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,714 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,712 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KO06 GZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KO06 GZL, 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 KO06 GZL registered?

KO06 GZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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