2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV56 BEO
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2006. Recorded mileage 178,133 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2148cc
FV56 BEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2026
- 178,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FV56 BEO Mileage History
- 07/02/2023153,442 mi
- 28/02/2023153,656 mi+214 mi
- 19/03/2024169,228 mi+15,572 mi
- 06/03/2025171,198 mi+1,970 mi
- 19/05/2026178,133 mi+6,935 mi
Average of roughly 7,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV56 BEO 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 (FV56 BEO) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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