2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GY06 GKJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 102,413 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 GKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 102,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY06 GKJ 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 (GY06 GKJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY06 GKJ Mileage History
- 01/03/202390,761 mi
- 04/03/202497,997 mi+7,236 mi
- 08/03/202494,999 mi-2,998 mi
- 12/03/202599,004 mi+4,005 mi
- 04/03/2026102,413 mi+3,409 mi
Average of roughly 3,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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