2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KY06 YWH
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 144,747 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY06 YWH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 144,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY06 YWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (KY06 YWH) between March 2009 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
KY06 YWH Mileage History
- 10/03/200934,258 mi
- 09/03/201046,844 mi+12,586 mi
- 09/03/201159,507 mi+12,663 mi
- 09/03/201159,507 mi
- 08/03/201271,236 mi+11,729 mi
- 14/03/201379,654 mi+8,418 mi
- 14/03/201379,654 mi
- 13/03/201489,829 mi+10,175 mi
- 14/03/201489,829 mi
- 20/01/201596,866 mi+7,037 mi
- 15/01/2016101,330 mi+4,464 mi
- 15/01/2016101,330 mi
- 03/01/2017105,630 mi+4,300 mi
- 03/01/2017105,633 mi+3 mi
- 11/01/2018113,425 mi+7,792 mi
- 11/01/2018113,428 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/2019121,745 mi+8,317 mi
- 15/08/2019123,548 mi+1,803 mi
- 16/08/2019123,556 mi+8 mi
- 25/07/2020128,275 mi+4,719 mi
- 07/08/2021133,447 mi+5,172 mi
- 09/08/2022136,482 mi+3,035 mi
- 05/08/2023139,665 mi+3,183 mi
- 10/08/2024142,956 mi+3,291 mi
- 26/06/2025144,736 mi+1,780 mi
- 02/07/2025144,747 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,773 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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