2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BV06 MZJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 127,388 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV06 MZJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2024
- 127,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 MZJ 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 (BV06 MZJ) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2024 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
BV06 MZJ Mileage History
- 01/06/2022103,092 mi
- 17/06/2023111,092 mi+8,000 mi
- 17/06/2023111,092 mi
- 07/06/2024127,388 mi+16,296 mi
Average of roughly 12,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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