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P20 GMD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,616 mi
Last recorded86,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 GMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 86,616 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,025 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,006 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 63,342 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,201 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 61,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2015 56,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OLD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OLD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front TYRE OLD AND PERISHED

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres edges worn tracking recommended

nearside front tyre outer wall has cuts and cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,355 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall,but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre cut on outer edge of tread,but no cord exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,537 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,968 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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P20 GMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P20 GMD, 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 P20 GMD registered?

P20 GMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is P20 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 GMD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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