2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DG55 YRW
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 115,426 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG55 YRW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2023
- 115,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DG55 YRW Mileage History
- 01/04/2022110,640 mi
- 31/03/2023115,425 mi+4,785 mi
- 31/03/2023115,426 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,802 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DG55 YRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DG55 YRW) between April 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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