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2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S26 LAU

S26 LAU

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2005. Recorded mileage 75,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

S26 LAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 75,045 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S26 LAU Mileage History

  1. 01/08/202258,967 mi
  2. 27/06/202361,936 mi+2,969 mi
  3. 29/05/202466,910 mi+4,974 mi
  4. 29/05/202466,911 mi+1 mi
  5. 16/06/202575,045 mi+8,134 mi

Average of roughly 5,594 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S26 LAU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (S26 LAU) between August 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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