2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KW55 DDV
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 142,550 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW55 DDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 142,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW55 DDV 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 (KW55 DDV) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KW55 DDV Mileage History
- 11/09/2024126,081 mi
- 16/09/2024126,081 mi
- 01/09/2025135,989 mi+9,908 mi
- 12/09/2026142,231 mi+6,242 mi
- 24/09/2026142,550 mi+319 mi
Average of roughly 8,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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