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RF06 GDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 GDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 122,562 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 119,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 114,046 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 114,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,426 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 100,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 91,068 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,574 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,782 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 48,746 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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RF06 GDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF06 GDJ, 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 RF06 GDJ registered?

RF06 GDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is RF06 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 GDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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