Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · BN05 YKS

BN05 YKS

2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 95,032 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES C
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/01/2018
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
95,032 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/01/2018
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2148cc

BN05 YKS Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2017
  • 95,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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BN05 YKS Mileage History

  1. 23/01/200830,249 mi
  2. 09/01/200938,103 mi+7,854 mi
  3. 18/01/201046,766 mi+8,663 mi
  4. 10/01/201153,931 mi+7,165 mi
  5. 09/01/201261,536 mi+7,605 mi
  6. 11/01/201370,182 mi+8,646 mi
  7. 22/01/201477,006 mi+6,824 mi
  8. 21/01/201582,856 mi+5,850 mi
  9. 22/01/201582,856 mi
  10. 18/01/201689,194 mi+6,338 mi
  11. 19/01/201689,194 mi
  12. 18/01/201795,032 mi+5,838 mi

Average of roughly 7,208 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

BN05 YKS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 05:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (BN05 YKS) between January 2008 and January 2017.

The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 January 2017 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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