2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ05 XVD
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2005. Recorded mileage 201,627 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XVD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 201,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BJ05 XVD) between May 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
BJ05 XVD Mileage History
- 19/05/200872,198 mi
- 19/05/200872,200 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/200984,430 mi+12,230 mi
- 24/07/201097,528 mi+13,098 mi
- 06/08/2011108,496 mi+10,968 mi
- 04/08/2012115,882 mi+7,386 mi
- 23/11/2013124,861 mi+8,979 mi
- 28/01/2015133,858 mi+8,997 mi
- 28/01/2016153,648 mi+19,790 mi
- 09/02/2017170,294 mi+16,646 mi
- 09/02/2017170,294 mi
- 07/02/2018186,792 mi+16,498 mi
- 26/05/2021190,121 mi+3,329 mi
- 22/06/2022197,835 mi+7,714 mi
- 24/06/2022197,835 mi
- 17/08/2023198,915 mi+1,080 mi
- 18/08/2023198,918 mi+3 mi
- 20/08/2024199,846 mi+928 mi
- 19/08/2025201,084 mi+1,238 mi
- 25/08/2026201,627 mi+543 mi
- 26/08/2026201,627 mi
Average of roughly 7,085 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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