2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CA06 NWK
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 172,601 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA06 NWK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 172,601 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA06 NWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (CA06 NWK) between July 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (Both N/S and O/S) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CA06 NWK Mileage History
- 30/07/200931,458 mi
- 21/07/201040,268 mi+8,810 mi
- 27/07/201040,440 mi+172 mi
- 27/07/201148,372 mi+7,932 mi
- 26/07/201257,619 mi+9,247 mi
- 26/07/201257,619 mi
- 26/07/201367,648 mi+10,029 mi
- 30/07/201477,376 mi+9,728 mi
- 28/07/201586,107 mi+8,731 mi
- 28/07/201586,107 mi
- 28/07/201695,221 mi+9,114 mi
- 26/07/2017103,292 mi+8,071 mi
- 06/02/2018106,155 mi+2,863 mi
- 25/01/2019111,932 mi+5,777 mi
- 12/02/2019111,942 mi+10 mi
- 01/06/2020119,394 mi+7,452 mi
- 02/06/2020119,394 mi
- 25/05/2021121,449 mi+2,055 mi
- 19/05/2022123,115 mi+1,666 mi
- 09/05/2023125,042 mi+1,927 mi
- 25/05/2024143,387 mi+18,345 mi
- 10/05/2025157,138 mi+13,751 mi
- 10/05/2025157,139 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2026172,601 mi+15,462 mi
Average of roughly 8,377 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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