2006 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · WK56 FJU
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 125,782 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK56 FJU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 125,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK56 FJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (WK56 FJU) between August 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
WK56 FJU Mileage History
- 13/08/200947,184 mi
- 18/09/201055,005 mi+7,821 mi
- 14/09/201160,220 mi+5,215 mi
- 17/09/201160,220 mi
- 14/09/201266,577 mi+6,357 mi
- 09/09/201373,785 mi+7,208 mi
- 27/08/201481,880 mi+8,095 mi
- 25/08/201589,596 mi+7,716 mi
- 25/08/201589,598 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/201698,507 mi+8,909 mi
- 10/10/2017103,269 mi+4,762 mi
- 16/10/2018107,487 mi+4,218 mi
- 17/10/2018107,493 mi+6 mi
- 06/07/2021108,747 mi+1,254 mi
- 16/07/2021108,754 mi+7 mi
- 16/07/2022108,835 mi+81 mi
- 22/07/2022108,836 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2023109,262 mi+426 mi
- 10/09/2024109,674 mi+412 mi
- 21/08/2025117,496 mi+7,822 mi
- 09/09/2026125,782 mi+8,286 mi
Average of roughly 4,603 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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