2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SF06 HSX
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2006. Recorded mileage 92,230 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF06 HSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 92,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF06 HSX 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 (SF06 HSX) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SF06 HSX Mileage History
- 11/11/202186,087 mi
- 05/10/202288,388 mi+2,301 mi
- 28/09/202389,714 mi+1,326 mi
- 29/09/202389,714 mi
- 09/09/202492,230 mi+2,516 mi
Average of roughly 2,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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