2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD05 ULF
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2005. Recorded mileage 120,013 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,013 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 ULF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 120,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (9 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 ULF Mileage History
- 08/07/200822,253 mi
- 30/06/200928,614 mi+6,361 mi
- 29/05/201033,858 mi+5,244 mi
- 01/09/201135,939 mi+2,081 mi
- 01/09/201135,939 mi
- 01/09/201242,843 mi+6,904 mi
- 31/08/201353,349 mi+10,506 mi
- 31/08/201353,349 mi
- 29/08/201463,442 mi+10,093 mi
- 01/04/201670,802 mi+7,360 mi
- 31/03/201780,642 mi+9,840 mi
- 29/03/201886,122 mi+5,480 mi
- 30/03/201992,238 mi+6,116 mi
- 05/09/2020101,573 mi+9,335 mi
- 05/09/2020101,573 mi
- 20/09/2021107,984 mi+6,411 mi
- 28/09/2021107,993 mi+9 mi
- 30/09/2022120,013 mi+12,020 mi
- 30/09/2022120,013 mi
Average of roughly 6,871 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
BD05 ULF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BD05 ULF) between July 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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