2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RV56 JYS
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 134,098 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV56 JYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 134,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RV56 JYS 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 (RV56 JYS) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RV56 JYS Mileage History
- 04/03/2022112,253 mi
- 04/03/2023123,386 mi+11,133 mi
- 20/02/2024129,167 mi+5,781 mi
- 20/02/2024129,167 mi
- 23/04/2025134,098 mi+4,931 mi
Average of roughly 6,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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