2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CP55 MRO
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 145,971 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP55 MRO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2024
- 145,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP55 MRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (CP55 MRO) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CP55 MRO Mileage History
- 28/01/2022128,228 mi
- 21/01/2023140,307 mi+12,079 mi
- 09/02/2024145,971 mi+5,664 mi
- 09/02/2024145,971 mi
Average of roughly 8,733 miles per year across 4 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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