2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KU56 VDX
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 153,695 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU56 VDX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 153,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU56 VDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (KU56 VDX) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KU56 VDX Mileage History
- 18/10/2022133,012 mi
- 10/10/2023144,340 mi+11,328 mi
- 18/10/2023144,528 mi+188 mi
- 22/10/2024153,695 mi+9,167 mi
Average of roughly 10,276 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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