The road tax status for BJ05 XUP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BJ05 XUP?

The MOT for BJ05 XUP is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of BJ05 XUP?

The recorded mileage for BJ05 XUP is 112,846 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BJ05 XUP ULEZ compliant?

No, BJ05 XUP 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 2.1L Diesel · BJ05 XUP

BJ05 XUP

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 112,846 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 31 Oct 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 112,846 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

2148cc

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BJ05 XUP Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
112,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)

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BJ05 XUP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 08:25

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BJ05 XUP) between April 2008 and November 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”.

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BJ05 XUP Mileage History

23/04/200843,622 mi
07/05/200948,221 mi+4,599 mi
08/05/201050,746 mi+2,525 mi
29/03/201154,139 mi+3,393 mi
27/03/201259,058 mi+4,919 mi
27/03/201259,058 mi
28/03/201363,620 mi+4,562 mi
30/03/201363,655 mi+35 mi
28/03/2014107,575 mi+43,920 mi
28/03/201467,417 mi-40,158 mi
25/03/201576,733 mi+9,316 mi
23/03/201682,555 mi+5,822 mi
23/03/201682,555 mi
27/03/201788,930 mi+6,375 mi
20/03/201894,956 mi+6,026 mi
20/03/201894,956 mi
11/04/2019100,616 mi+5,660 mi
11/04/2019100,616 mi
28/10/2020108,127 mi+7,511 mi
29/10/2020108,127 mi
01/11/2021112,846 mi+4,719 mi

Average of roughly 5,118 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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