2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KP56 VWL
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 99,324 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KP56 VWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 99,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP56 VWL 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 (KP56 VWL) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KP56 VWL Mileage History
- 26/03/202479,047 mi
- 05/04/202479,063 mi+16 mi
- 28/03/202588,421 mi+9,358 mi
- 01/04/202588,422 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/202699,324 mi+10,902 mi
Average of roughly 8,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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