2006 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · PX06 YSS
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 135,683 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX06 YSS Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 135,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX06 YSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (PX06 YSS) between April 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PX06 YSS Mileage History
- 03/04/200951,083 mi
- 23/03/201066,512 mi+15,429 mi
- 24/03/201066,512 mi
- 30/09/201070,989 mi+4,477 mi
- 01/10/201070,989 mi
- 23/09/201176,167 mi+5,178 mi
- 26/09/201283,191 mi+7,024 mi
- 27/09/201283,191 mi
- 16/09/201389,590 mi+6,399 mi
- 29/09/201496,199 mi+6,609 mi
- 01/10/201592,694 mi-3,505 mi
- 01/10/2015101,768 mi+9,074 mi
- 27/09/2016106,621 mi+4,853 mi
- 28/09/2017111,502 mi+4,881 mi
- 28/09/2017111,502 mi
- 26/09/2018115,500 mi+3,998 mi
- 26/09/2018115,500 mi
- 24/09/2019121,031 mi+5,531 mi
- 25/09/2019121,031 mi
- 01/10/2020125,958 mi+4,927 mi
- 02/10/2020125,958 mi
- 20/12/2021129,427 mi+3,469 mi
- 20/12/2021129,427 mi
- 24/11/2022132,915 mi+3,488 mi
- 08/12/2022132,916 mi+1 mi
- 24/12/2024135,596 mi+2,680 mi
- 20/03/2026135,683 mi+87 mi
- 09/06/2026135,683 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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