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ST06 GYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,171 mi
Last recorded132,171 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 132,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 136,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 136,203 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulb wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,439 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of underside component's

Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 86,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,665 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 57,209 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,552 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,846 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 24,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,534 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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ST06 GYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ST06 GYX, 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 ST06 GYX registered?

ST06 GYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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