2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HY06 SBV
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 97,127 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY06 SBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 97,127 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.
HY06 SBV 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 (HY06 SBV) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HY06 SBV Mileage History
- 23/03/202287,990 mi
- 23/03/202287,990 mi
- 17/03/202391,356 mi+3,366 mi
- 09/04/2024152,451 mi+61,095 mi
- 31/03/202597,127 mi-55,324 mi
Average of roughly 3,023 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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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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