2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FG06 NRJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 165,317 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG06 NRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2025
- 165,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG06 NRJ 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 (FG06 NRJ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FG06 NRJ Mileage History
- 28/10/2022151,512 mi
- 23/10/2023155,775 mi+4,263 mi
- 11/11/2024159,808 mi+4,033 mi
- 18/11/2024159,829 mi+21 mi
- 04/11/2025165,317 mi+5,488 mi
Average of roughly 4,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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