2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KY06 TRV
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 115,909 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY06 TRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 115,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY06 TRV 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 (KY06 TRV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KY06 TRV Mileage History
- 17/10/2023106,589 mi
- 17/10/2023106,589 mi
- 25/10/2024113,536 mi+6,947 mi
- 30/10/2024113,552 mi+16 mi
- 21/10/2025115,909 mi+2,357 mi
Average of roughly 4,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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