2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DA55 PXH
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 151,685 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA55 PXH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 151,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 PXH 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 (DA55 PXH) between March 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DA55 PXH Mileage History
- 17/03/200945,558 mi
- 17/03/200945,558 mi
- 17/03/201056,546 mi+10,988 mi
- 07/03/201165,902 mi+9,356 mi
- 12/03/201274,929 mi+9,027 mi
- 01/06/201276,069 mi+1,140 mi
- 18/05/201381,110 mi+5,041 mi
- 23/05/201487,172 mi+6,062 mi
- 23/05/201487,172 mi
- 20/05/201592,107 mi+4,935 mi
- 14/05/201696,984 mi+4,877 mi
- 14/05/201696,984 mi
- 26/05/2017102,157 mi+5,173 mi
- 25/05/2018107,405 mi+5,248 mi
- 22/05/2019112,259 mi+4,854 mi
- 22/05/2019112,259 mi
- 19/10/2020118,290 mi+6,031 mi
- 23/10/2020118,320 mi+30 mi
- 03/11/2021127,930 mi+9,610 mi
- 05/11/2021122,099 mi-5,831 mi
- 02/02/2023137,670 mi+15,571 mi
- 03/02/2023137,670 mi
- 26/02/2024142,876 mi+5,206 mi
- 27/02/2025147,208 mi+4,332 mi
- 27/02/2025147,208 mi
- 17/02/2026151,685 mi+4,477 mi
Average of roughly 6,271 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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