2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BL04 XXX
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 86,397 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL04 XXX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 86,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL04 XXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (BL04 XXX) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BL04 XXX Mileage History
- 04/04/202276,614 mi
- 27/03/202379,308 mi+2,694 mi
- 08/04/202483,064 mi+3,756 mi
- 17/04/202586,397 mi+3,333 mi
Average of roughly 3,222 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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