2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS56 DFJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 194,790 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS56 DFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2023
- 194,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS56 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (KS56 DFJ) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS56 DFJ Mileage History
- 27/11/2021191,410 mi
- 04/01/2022191,563 mi+153 mi
- 05/01/2023194,790 mi+3,227 mi
Average of roughly 3,054 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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