2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SJ56 XME
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 54,331 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ56 XME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 54,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ56 XME 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 (SJ56 XME) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SJ56 XME Mileage History
- 16/08/202247,268 mi
- 22/08/202349,037 mi+1,769 mi
- 22/08/202451,002 mi+1,965 mi
- 26/08/202552,834 mi+1,832 mi
- 08/07/202654,331 mi+1,497 mi
Average of roughly 1,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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