2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · AR05 DSV
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 228,281 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 DSV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2021
- 228,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR05 DSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (AR05 DSV) between March 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
AR05 DSV Mileage History
- 28/03/200810,616 mi
- 26/03/200913,802 mi+3,186 mi
- 22/04/200914,306 mi+504 mi
- 17/04/201032,022 mi+17,716 mi
- 26/03/201147,095 mi+15,073 mi
- 13/04/201261,334 mi+14,239 mi
- 09/04/201385,341 mi+24,007 mi
- 09/04/201385,341 mi
- 04/04/2014110,728 mi+25,387 mi
- 30/03/2015133,976 mi+23,248 mi
- 02/04/2016152,855 mi+18,879 mi
- 22/04/2017168,116 mi+15,261 mi
- 17/03/2018183,026 mi+14,910 mi
- 24/03/2018183,028 mi+2 mi
- 18/04/2019201,009 mi+17,981 mi
- 07/11/2020220,914 mi+19,905 mi
- 13/11/2021228,281 mi+7,367 mi
Average of roughly 15,970 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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