2006 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · FD56 HBO
2006 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 152,029 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 HBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 152,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 HBO 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 C (FD56 HBO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD56 HBO Mileage History
- 19/03/2024138,619 mi
- 20/03/2024138,619 mi
- 22/03/2025146,891 mi+8,272 mi
- 28/03/2026152,000 mi+5,109 mi
- 30/03/2026152,029 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 6,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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