2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CX55 XCZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 111,036 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX55 XCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 111,036 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.
CX55 XCZ 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 (CX55 XCZ) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX55 XCZ Mileage History
- 14/01/202397,096 mi
- 11/01/2024102,901 mi+5,805 mi
- 29/07/2024105,449 mi+2,548 mi
- 30/07/2024105,509 mi+60 mi
- 09/08/2025111,036 mi+5,527 mi
Average of roughly 5,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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