2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KN56 GYT
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 162,501 km. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 162,501 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 GYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 162,501 km 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.
KN56 GYT 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 (KN56 GYT) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KN56 GYT Odometer History
- 17/01/202275,763 mi
- 13/01/202378,857 mi+3,094 mi
- 31/01/202491,483 mi+12,626 mi
- 27/01/2025162,499 km
- 05/02/2025162,501 km+2 km
Average of roughly 28,414 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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