2006 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · EF56 RLU
2006 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 181,534 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2148cc
EF56 RLU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2018
- 181,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EF56 RLU Mileage History
- 10/12/200930,465 mi
- 21/05/201033,903 mi+3,438 mi
- 04/06/201156,952 mi+23,049 mi
- 11/06/201282,261 mi+25,309 mi
- 12/06/201282,261 mi
- 11/12/2013114,425 mi+32,164 mi
- 11/12/2013114,425 mi
- 09/12/2014131,317 mi+16,892 mi
- 24/11/2015229,177 km
- 12/12/2016249,614 km+20,437 km
- 07/12/2017267,985 km+18,371 km
- 14/12/2018181,534 mi
Average of roughly 16,768 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EF56 RLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes C (EF56 RLU) between December 2009 and December 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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