2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · OV56 KKW
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2006. Recorded mileage 193,641 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1796cc
OV56 KKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 193,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV56 KKW Mileage History
- 11/09/2024184,702 mi
- 23/10/2024185,070 mi+368 mi
- 23/10/2024185,070 mi
- 06/10/2025193,604 mi+8,534 mi
- 15/10/2025193,641 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 8,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV56 KKW 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 (OV56 KKW) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Broken spring on rear cause further damage if tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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