2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GJ56 FOD
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 140,867 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ56 FOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 140,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ56 FOD 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 (GJ56 FOD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ56 FOD Mileage History
- 10/01/2024136,321 mi
- 11/01/2024136,325 mi+4 mi
- 15/01/2025138,594 mi+2,269 mi
- 14/01/2026140,867 mi+2,273 mi
- 15/01/2026140,867 mi
Average of roughly 2,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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