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2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Petrol · AG05 LFJ

AG05 LFJ

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 130,521 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2005 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Oct 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
130,521 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Oct 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2148cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a passed roadworthiness status as of its most recent MOT test on 29 October 2021 at 130,521 miles, with no defects recorded. The available maintenance trend is neither improving nor worsening but simply static, as the single test entry shows a clean result and no prior advisories or failures to benchmark against. Recorded mileage stands at 130,521 miles against a 21-year service life, equating to roughly 6,215 miles per year which is typical for a car of this age. The MOT history contains only the October 2021 entry at that exact figure, so no rapid accumulation or standing gaps can be evidenced beyond the absence of any later tests. Given today's date of 8 July 2026, the last examination is now over four and a half years old, leaving the current mechanical state unverified by DVSA data. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, particularly chassis rails and subframe mounts, as the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C suffers age-related rust where moisture collects. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs require physical measurement since no tester has assessed wear since 2021. Exhaust emissions and binding calipers must be confirmed on a fresh road test. The clean 2021 record implies the previous owner met minimum legal standards at sale but offers no insight into consumable replacement since. Without a current certificate, treat the 130,521-mile claim as unconfirmed and budget for full fluid, tyre, and brake renewal before regular use.
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AG05 LFJ Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
  • 130,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AG05 LFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 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.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (AG05 LFJ) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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