2006 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YF56 VXS
2006 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 115,203 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF56 VXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 115,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF56 VXS 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 (YF56 VXS) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked through letters and number (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YF56 VXS Mileage History
- 09/07/202473,528 mi
- 08/07/202591,850 mi+18,322 mi
- 08/07/202591,850 mi
- 09/07/2026115,201 mi+23,351 mi
- 18/07/2026115,203 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 20,595 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: Below Average
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