2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ06 VNG
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 192,579 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ06 VNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2024
- 192,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ06 VNG 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 (BJ06 VNG) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ06 VNG Mileage History
- 21/12/2021182,936 mi
- 19/12/2022188,008 mi+5,072 mi
- 22/12/2022188,008 mi
- 20/12/2023192,529 mi+4,521 mi
- 05/01/2024192,579 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 4,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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