2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · SG05 VMU
2005 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 140,020 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2016.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SG05 VMU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2015
- 140,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG05 VMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (SG05 VMU) between April 2008 and August 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
SG05 VMU Mileage History
- 07/04/200823,324 mi
- 15/04/200823,444 mi+120 mi
- 14/04/200930,379 mi+6,935 mi
- 15/04/200930,379 mi
- 16/04/201035,513 mi+5,134 mi
- 11/05/201137,152 mi+1,639 mi
- 11/05/201137,152 mi
- 07/06/201270,601 mi+33,449 mi
- 07/06/201270,606 mi+5 mi
- 17/05/201399,430 mi+28,824 mi
- 27/05/2013100,428 mi+998 mi
- 17/09/2014129,065 mi+28,637 mi
- 18/09/2014129,065 mi
- 26/08/2015140,020 mi+10,955 mi
Average of roughly 15,807 miles per year across 14 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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