2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · YG55 RBD
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 137,164 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG55 RBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 137,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YG55 RBD Mileage History
- 25/10/2022120,476 mi
- 25/10/2022120,476 mi
- 09/10/2023127,474 mi+6,998 mi
- 04/10/2024132,987 mi+5,513 mi
- 17/10/2025137,164 mi+4,177 mi
Average of roughly 5,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG55 RBD 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 C (YG55 RBD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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