2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WJ06 CVE
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 167,767 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ06 CVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2025
- 167,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ06 CVE 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 (WJ06 CVE) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WJ06 CVE Mileage History
- 27/04/2023146,178 mi
- 27/04/2023146,178 mi
- 01/05/2024155,899 mi+9,721 mi
- 02/05/2024155,899 mi
- 08/05/2025167,767 mi+11,868 mi
Average of roughly 10,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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