2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DN05 XTL
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 185,311 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN05 XTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 185,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN05 XTL 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 (DN05 XTL) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has ply or cords damaged split in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm snapped (corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN05 XTL Mileage History
- 06/06/2022178,594 mi
- 06/06/2022178,598 mi+4 mi
- 19/05/2023185,309 mi+6,711 mi
- 01/06/2023185,311 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,813 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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