2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · Y40 DCR
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/07/2005. Recorded mileage 198,558 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
Y40 DCR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 198,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Y40 DCR Mileage History
- 03/11/200840,690 mi
- 06/11/200947,826 mi+7,136 mi
- 11/05/201157,641 mi+9,815 mi
- 09/05/201263,933 mi+6,292 mi
- 04/05/201369,787 mi+5,854 mi
- 07/05/201369,787 mi
- 09/05/201478,433 mi+8,646 mi
- 09/05/201478,433 mi
- 12/11/201480,715 mi+2,282 mi
- 26/10/2015105,801 mi+25,086 mi
- 02/11/2015106,291 mi+490 mi
- 22/11/2016122,332 mi+16,041 mi
- 22/11/2016122,332 mi
- 24/11/2017129,037 mi+6,705 mi
- 21/12/2018133,658 mi+4,621 mi
- 21/12/2019144,775 mi+11,117 mi
- 19/01/2021151,854 mi+7,079 mi
- 31/08/2021157,366 mi+5,512 mi
- 31/10/2022168,385 mi+11,019 mi
- 16/01/2024174,146 mi+5,761 mi
- 04/02/2025183,168 mi+9,022 mi
- 08/06/2026198,558 mi+15,390 mi
- 09/06/2026198,558 mi
Average of roughly 8,971 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Y40 DCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (Y40 DCR) between November 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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