2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LN55 PWJ
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 120,157 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN55 PWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 120,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LN55 PWJ 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 (LN55 PWJ) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN55 PWJ Mileage History
- 04/07/2022107,336 mi
- 14/06/2023112,445 mi+5,109 mi
- 14/06/2024116,860 mi+4,415 mi
- 12/06/2025120,157 mi+3,297 mi
- 12/06/2025120,157 mi
Average of roughly 4,361 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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