2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · LJ56 LHD
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 58,006 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ56 LHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 58,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ56 LHD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (LJ56 LHD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
LJ56 LHD Mileage History
- 23/09/202252,741 mi
- 29/09/202354,962 mi+2,221 mi
- 27/09/202456,070 mi+1,108 mi
- 26/09/202558,006 mi+1,936 mi
- 26/09/202558,006 mi
Average of roughly 1,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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