2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AE56 WTL
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 211,295 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE56 WTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 211,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE56 WTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (AE56 WTL) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm seized (2.1.3 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AE56 WTL Mileage History
- 19/08/2022200,965 mi
- 01/09/2023204,365 mi+3,400 mi
- 05/09/2023204,365 mi
- 06/09/2024211,295 mi+6,930 mi
- 06/09/2024211,295 mi
Average of roughly 5,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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