The road tax status for AV55 REU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AV55 REU?

The MOT for AV55 REU is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of AV55 REU?

The recorded mileage for AV55 REU is 141,477 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AV55 REU ULEZ compliant?

No, AV55 REU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · AV55 REU

AV55 REU

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13/12/2005. Recorded mileage 141,477 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 2005 · Ipswich
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 141,477 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 141,477 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2987cc

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AV55 REU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2025
141,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 6 dangerous defects found recently

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AV55 REU Mileage History

18/05/2023124,418 mi
23/05/2023124,418 mi
24/05/2024132,263 mi+7,845 mi
30/05/2024132,263 mi
22/08/2025141,477 mi+9,214 mi

Average of roughly 7,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AV55 REU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 04:20

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (AV55 REU) between May 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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