2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KP55 MGY
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 267,068 km. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 267,068 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP55 MGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 267,068 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.
KP55 MGY 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 (KP55 MGY) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KP55 MGY Odometer History
- 20/11/2021236,814 km
- 20/11/2021236,814 km
- 05/11/2022254,373 km+17,559 km
- 01/12/2023162,149 mi
- 22/11/2024267,068 km
Average of roughly 10,061 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading 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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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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