2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PJ06 OAL
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 72,678 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ06 OAL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 72,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PJ06 OAL Mileage History
- 20/04/200921,350 mi
- 28/04/201023,619 mi+2,269 mi
- 20/04/201125,231 mi+1,612 mi
- 25/04/201226,357 mi+1,126 mi
- 15/04/201327,543 mi+1,186 mi
- 29/04/201429,844 mi+2,301 mi
- 24/04/201531,947 mi+2,103 mi
- 25/04/201634,756 mi+2,809 mi
- 24/04/201738,394 mi+3,638 mi
- 18/04/201841,742 mi+3,348 mi
- 22/04/201943,244 mi+1,502 mi
- 22/04/201943,244 mi
- 12/11/202050,323 mi+7,079 mi
- 03/11/202153,435 mi+3,112 mi
- 04/11/202153,435 mi
- 04/11/202256,098 mi+2,663 mi
- 08/11/202358,916 mi+2,818 mi
- 23/11/202462,686 mi+3,770 mi
- 11/11/202572,672 mi+9,986 mi
- 12/11/202572,678 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,099 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
PJ06 OAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (PJ06 OAL) between April 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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