2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MS56 CMS
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 151,078 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS56 CMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 151,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS56 CMS 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 (MS56 CMS) between October 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 ball joint excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear metal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MS56 CMS Mileage History
- 30/10/2021126,660 mi
- 18/10/2022140,840 mi+14,180 mi
- 05/06/2024145,301 mi+4,461 mi
- 15/06/2024145,302 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/2025151,078 mi+5,776 mi
Average of roughly 6,705 miles per year across 5 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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