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2006 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KP56 LCM

KP56 LCM

2006 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2006. Recorded mileage 85,026 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES C
Year / Origin
2006 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 22/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
85,026 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2006
Engine
2148cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle shows a stable roadworthiness trend based on the most recent MOT history. Following a failure on 9 March 2023, the car has achieved three consecutive passes without any recorded defects or advisories. The most recent test on 13 March 2026 indicates the vehicle met all required standards with no faults flagged by the tester. The recorded mileage of 85,026 miles is low for a 2006 model, averaging approximately 4,251 miles per year. The MOT records show no evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests. This pattern suggests infrequent use, which can sometimes lead to issues with components that degrade during periods of inactivity, such as rubber seals or battery health, though the MOT results do not explicitly confirm these specific mechanical states. The 2023 failure remains the only recorded defect in the provided history, although the specific nature of that failure was not detailed in the summary. Because the subsequent three tests from 2024 through 2026 returned no advisories, there are no documented recurring issues regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. A prospective buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the vehicle for structural corrosion and the condition of perishable components like tyres and wiper blades, as these are not always captured in a clean MOT certificate.

KP56 LCM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 85,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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KP56 LCM Mileage History

  1. 09/03/202373,143 mi
  2. 17/03/202373,202 mi+59 mi
  3. 27/02/202477,773 mi+4,571 mi
  4. 06/03/202582,334 mi+4,561 mi
  5. 13/03/202685,026 mi+2,692 mi

Average of roughly 3,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KP56 LCM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 15:12
MOT Analysis

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 C (KP56 LCM) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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