2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BT56 UEM
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 129,169 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT56 UEM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 129,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT56 UEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (BT56 UEM) between December 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
BT56 UEM Mileage History
- 15/12/200922,574 mi
- 21/12/200922,635 mi+61 mi
- 06/12/201028,841 mi+6,206 mi
- 25/11/201134,673 mi+5,832 mi
- 03/12/201241,308 mi+6,635 mi
- 03/12/201241,308 mi
- 02/12/201346,698 mi+5,390 mi
- 05/12/201346,740 mi+42 mi
- 05/12/201451,895 mi+5,155 mi
- 02/12/201557,316 mi+5,421 mi
- 07/12/201662,345 mi+5,029 mi
- 23/11/201767,144 mi+4,799 mi
- 28/11/201872,221 mi+5,077 mi
- 04/12/201920,373 mi-51,848 mi
- 06/12/201977,691 mi+57,318 mi
- 15/12/202081,316 mi+3,625 mi
- 21/12/202081,424 mi+108 mi
- 21/12/202081,424 mi
- 23/09/202184,103 mi+2,679 mi
- 15/09/202287,085 mi+2,982 mi
- 20/09/202287,085 mi
- 18/09/202389,105 mi+2,020 mi
- 02/10/2024102,462 mi+13,357 mi
- 02/10/2025114,497 mi+12,035 mi
- 02/10/2025114,497 mi
- 30/09/2026129,169 mi+14,672 mi
Average of roughly 6,348 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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