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ST06 GZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 GZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 81,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2025 81,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 81,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake discs rusty

rear subframe coroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 78,184 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at caliper hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components & brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2023 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm - straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes at caliper hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components & brake pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into o/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of component mounting area and brake pipes.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 69,755 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into o/s/f brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of component mounting area and brake pipes.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Fail 14 Dec 2021 61,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,709 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under side pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 43,367 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 34,237 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 34,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 30,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,432 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,001 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 1 May 2009 14,001 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 GZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

ST06 GZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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