2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MY56 PUB
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 57,887 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY56 PUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 57,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY56 PUB 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 (MY56 PUB) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MY56 PUB Mileage History
- 17/06/202451,780 mi
- 24/06/202555,090 mi+3,310 mi
- 26/06/202555,090 mi
- 27/06/202657,856 mi+2,766 mi
- 30/06/202657,887 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 3,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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