2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DA55 CWU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 263,705 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 263,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA55 CWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2024
- 263,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA55 CWU 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 (DA55 CWU) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
DA55 CWU Mileage History
- 27/05/2022227,111 mi
- 13/06/2023243,421 mi+16,310 mi
- 15/06/2023243,423 mi+2 mi
- 18/07/2024263,705 mi+20,282 mi
Average of roughly 17,065 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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