2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KM56 MGE
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 130,173 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM56 MGE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 130,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM56 MGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (KM56 MGE) between April 2010 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KM56 MGE Mileage History
- 26/04/201031,480 mi
- 26/04/201140,041 mi+8,561 mi
- 26/04/201140,041 mi
- 25/04/201248,475 mi+8,434 mi
- 26/04/201357,694 mi+9,219 mi
- 28/04/201465,293 mi+7,599 mi
- 30/04/201465,328 mi+35 mi
- 06/05/201573,470 mi+8,142 mi
- 03/05/201679,618 mi+6,148 mi
- 03/05/201679,620 mi+2 mi
- 03/05/201785,882 mi+6,262 mi
- 03/05/201785,882 mi
- 27/04/201892,315 mi+6,433 mi
- 04/05/2019100,812 mi+8,497 mi
- 10/05/2019100,934 mi+122 mi
- 24/10/2020111,228 mi+10,294 mi
- 06/11/2021116,367 mi+5,139 mi
- 06/11/2021116,367 mi
- 07/11/2022123,821 mi+7,454 mi
- 26/10/2023130,173 mi+6,352 mi
Average of roughly 7,310 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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