2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · MF55 ABU
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 174,256 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF55 ABU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2018
- 174,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF55 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (MF55 ABU) between September 2008 and July 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
MF55 ABU Mileage History
- 06/09/200878,395 mi
- 01/04/201091,576 mi+13,181 mi
- 07/04/2011100,574 mi+8,998 mi
- 12/04/2012113,093 mi+12,519 mi
- 03/04/2013126,598 mi+13,505 mi
- 10/06/2014140,313 mi+13,715 mi
- 10/06/2014140,313 mi
- 10/06/2015158,022 mi+17,709 mi
- 19/06/2015158,293 mi+271 mi
- 11/07/2016166,163 mi+7,870 mi
- 14/06/2017172,308 mi+6,145 mi
- 13/07/2018174,256 mi+1,948 mi
- 13/07/2018174,256 mi
Average of roughly 9,734 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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