2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S3 JOE
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 71,001 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 JOE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 71,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S3 JOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (S3 JOE) between June 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S3 JOE Mileage History
- 13/06/202270,677 mi
- 13/06/202270,677 mi
- 03/09/202471,001 mi+324 mi
Average of roughly 146 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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