2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · AV55 XCS
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 134,066 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 XCS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 134,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 XCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (AV55 XCS) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV55 XCS Mileage History
- 05/09/2022134,055 mi
- 20/09/2022134,066 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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