2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BF05 HLC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04/04/2005. Recorded mileage 95,771 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,771 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
BF05 HLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 95,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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BF05 HLC Mileage History
- 04/09/202385,411 mi
- 05/09/202491,336 mi+5,925 mi
- 05/09/202491,337 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/202595,771 mi+4,434 mi
- 02/09/202595,771 mi
Average of roughly 5,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF05 HLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BF05 HLC) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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