2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SA56 WTN
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,115 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 WTN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2023
- 120,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA56 WTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (SA56 WTN) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SA56 WTN Mileage History
- 09/09/2022122,316 mi
- 29/09/2023120,115 mi-2,201 mi
Average of roughly -2,087 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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