2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CW05 CZC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 126,199 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
CW05 CZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 126,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CW05 CZC Mileage History
- 18/11/2023110,573 mi
- 18/06/2024111,231 mi+658 mi
- 03/06/2025120,069 mi+8,838 mi
- 11/06/2025120,070 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2026126,199 mi+6,129 mi
Average of roughly 6,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CW05 CZC 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 (CW05 CZC) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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