2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BP06 AZU
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 243,313 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP06 AZU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2023
- 243,313 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.
BP06 AZU 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 (BP06 AZU) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BP06 AZU Mileage History
- 14/02/2022227,523 mi
- 14/02/2022227,523 mi
- 25/02/2023243,313 mi+15,790 mi
- 25/02/2023243,313 mi
Average of roughly 15,340 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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