2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BW54 YLF
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 143,358 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW54 YLF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 143,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW54 YLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (BW54 YLF) between February 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (30 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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 component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
BW54 YLF Mileage History
- 14/02/200836,798 mi
- 19/02/200941,437 mi+4,639 mi
- 19/02/201046,054 mi+4,617 mi
- 12/02/201150,023 mi+3,969 mi
- 04/02/201255,021 mi+4,998 mi
- 04/02/201255,021 mi
- 18/02/201359,115 mi+4,094 mi
- 18/02/201359,115 mi
- 02/12/201363,290 mi+4,175 mi
- 10/12/201363,290 mi
- 20/11/201470,445 mi+7,155 mi
- 21/11/201470,445 mi
- 14/11/201582,019 mi+11,574 mi
- 19/12/201687,867 mi+5,848 mi
- 08/12/201790,271 mi+2,404 mi
- 07/12/201892,681 mi+2,410 mi
- 07/12/201892,681 mi
- 03/12/201995,634 mi+2,953 mi
- 03/12/201995,634 mi
- 14/12/2020101,877 mi+6,243 mi
- 14/12/2020101,877 mi
- 13/12/2021110,803 mi+8,926 mi
- 13/12/2021110,803 mi
- 08/12/2022119,625 mi+8,822 mi
- 08/12/2022119,626 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2023127,872 mi+8,246 mi
- 05/12/2024136,009 mi+8,137 mi
- 02/12/2025143,358 mi+7,349 mi
- 02/12/2025143,358 mi
Average of roughly 5,987 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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