2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CR53 LDS
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 97,845 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR53 LDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 97,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CR53 LDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (CR53 LDS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CR53 LDS Mileage History
- 10/10/202295,491 mi
- 09/10/202396,297 mi+806 mi
- 07/10/202497,212 mi+915 mi
- 17/10/202497,242 mi+30 mi
- 21/10/202597,845 mi+603 mi
Average of roughly 777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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