2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · BD05 ALU
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 57,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/08/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
BD05 ALU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2020
- 57,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BD05 ALU Mileage History
- 03/06/200812,330 mi
- 21/07/200915,194 mi+2,864 mi
- 21/07/200915,196 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/201016,201 mi+1,005 mi
- 27/07/201116,801 mi+600 mi
- 26/07/201219,249 mi+2,448 mi
- 26/07/201219,249 mi
- 30/07/201321,117 mi+1,868 mi
- 30/07/201321,117 mi
- 20/08/201423,726 mi+2,609 mi
- 10/08/201527,103 mi+3,377 mi
- 16/08/201634,048 mi+6,945 mi
- 27/03/201834,380 mi+332 mi
- 22/03/201945,057 mi+10,677 mi
- 01/09/202057,364 mi+12,307 mi
- 15/09/202057,679 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 3,691 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
BD05 ALU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (BD05 ALU) between June 2008 and September 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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