2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KM56 MYH
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 158,272 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM56 MYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2026
- 158,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM56 MYH 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 (KM56 MYH) between November 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
KM56 MYH Mileage History
- 07/11/2023144,218 mi
- 06/11/2024148,541 mi+4,323 mi
- 08/11/2024148,545 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/2025244,434 km
- 04/11/2026158,272 mi
Average of roughly 4,697 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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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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