2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RK56 YZR
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 152,086 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 YZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 152,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 YZR 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 (RK56 YZR) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RK56 YZR Mileage History
- 04/11/2021137,626 mi
- 09/11/2021137,726 mi+100 mi
- 29/04/2024147,145 mi+9,419 mi
- 14/05/2024147,155 mi+10 mi
- 31/07/2025152,086 mi+4,931 mi
Average of roughly 3,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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