2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SA56 XBG
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 153,779 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA56 XBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2024
- 153,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SA56 XBG 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 (SA56 XBG) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SA56 XBG Mileage History
- 01/12/2021136,788 mi
- 06/12/2022145,524 mi+8,736 mi
- 06/12/2022145,524 mi
- 07/12/2023150,223 mi+4,699 mi
- 07/12/2024153,779 mi+3,556 mi
Average of roughly 5,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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