2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · J90 SBB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,071 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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J90 SBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 159,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J90 SBB 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (J90 SBB) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J90 SBB Mileage History
- 28/09/2022158,137 mi
- 05/10/2023158,810 mi+673 mi
- 05/10/2023158,810 mi
- 08/10/2024159,071 mi+261 mi
- 09/10/2024159,071 mi
Average of roughly 460 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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