Official DVLA Record

2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BL04 GAV

BL04 GAV

2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 168,812 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2006 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 06/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
168,812 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1796cc

BL04 GAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
  • 168,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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BL04 GAV Mileage History

  1. 26/01/2022137,343 mi
  2. 27/01/2022137,343 mi
  3. 26/06/2023144,925 mi+7,582 mi
  4. 08/08/2024155,409 mi+10,484 mi
  5. 07/08/2025168,812 mi+13,403 mi

Average of roughly 8,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BL04 GAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 00:26
MOT Analysis

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 (BL04 GAV) between January 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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