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S8 GCM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,242 mi
Last recorded74,242 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 74,242 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,242 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,390 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 70,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 66,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,970 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 61,960 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 47,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,907 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,514 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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S8 GCM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 S8 GCM, 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 S8 GCM registered?

S8 GCM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is S8 GCM safe to buy?

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