2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · MY56 JLH
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 127,880 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY56 JLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2023
- 127,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MY56 JLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (MY56 JLH) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MY56 JLH Mileage History
- 07/05/2022119,481 mi
- 07/05/2022119,481 mi
- 18/05/2023127,880 mi+8,399 mi
Average of roughly 8,156 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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