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OE06 GZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,313 mi
Last recorded148,313 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 148,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 133,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,305 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,225 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside MIRROR DOES NOT SHOW VIEW TO REAR

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,885 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 108,424 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 108,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,338 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 94,249 miles

slight damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,442 miles

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,442 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar bush

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,383 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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OE06 GZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 OE06 GZJ, 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 OE06 GZJ registered?

OE06 GZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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