2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MV55 AUR
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 187,646 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 AUR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 187,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 AUR 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 (MV55 AUR) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV55 AUR Mileage History
- 30/12/2022174,996 mi
- 19/12/2023178,962 mi+3,966 mi
- 20/12/2023178,964 mi+2 mi
- 31/12/2024183,982 mi+5,018 mi
- 30/12/2025187,646 mi+3,664 mi
Average of roughly 4,216 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: Good
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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