2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · V33 RDY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 91,894 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V33 RDY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 91,894 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.
V33 RDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (V33 RDY) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V33 RDY Mileage History
- 31/07/202390,771 mi
- 31/07/202390,771 mi
- 23/09/202491,595 mi+824 mi
- 06/10/202591,894 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 4 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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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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