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2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BJ05 XVH

BJ05 XVH

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 May 2005. Recorded mileage 205,620 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2005 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Dec 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
205,620 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Dec 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2148cc
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BJ05 XVH Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2024
  • 205,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

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BJ05 XVH MOT History

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

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BJ05 XVH) between April 2008 and December 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 16 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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BJ05 XVH Mileage History

  1. 23/04/200876,814 mi
  2. 24/03/200983,364 mi+6,550 mi
  3. 24/03/200983,364 mi
  4. 17/03/201096,219 mi+12,855 mi
  5. 26/11/2010109,689 mi+13,470 mi
  6. 11/11/2011115,126 mi+5,437 mi
  7. 18/11/2011115,260 mi+134 mi
  8. 27/11/2012119,105 mi+3,845 mi
  9. 27/11/2012119,105 mi
  10. 02/12/2013123,683 mi+4,578 mi
  11. 09/12/2013123,810 mi+127 mi
  12. 01/12/2014129,379 mi+5,569 mi
  13. 01/12/2014129,379 mi
  14. 01/12/2015134,370 mi+4,991 mi
  15. 29/11/2016139,918 mi+5,548 mi
  16. 04/12/2017145,974 mi+6,056 mi
  17. 28/01/2019151,615 mi+5,641 mi
  18. 17/01/2020173,714 mi+22,099 mi
  19. 22/01/2020173,715 mi+1 mi
  20. 22/01/2021181,740 mi+8,025 mi
  21. 24/01/2022191,228 mi+9,488 mi
  22. 18/02/2023198,903 mi+7,675 mi
  23. 18/11/2024205,613 mi+6,710 mi
  24. 13/12/2024205,617 mi+4 mi
  25. 16/12/2024205,620 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 7,737 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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