2006 Mercedes-Benz C 3.5L Petrol · BX56 ACV
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 149,579 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX56 ACV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 149,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BX56 ACV Mileage History
- 01/11/2021143,754 mi
- 25/01/2023146,493 mi+2,739 mi
- 03/02/2023146,494 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/2024149,570 mi+3,076 mi
- 15/05/2024149,579 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BX56 ACV MOT History
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 (BX56 ACV) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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