2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DN55 DWY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 245,849 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN55 DWY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2023
- 245,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DN55 DWY) between December 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
DN55 DWY Mileage History
- 23/12/200897,902 mi
- 18/06/2009114,156 mi+16,254 mi
- 20/06/2009114,156 mi
- 26/05/2010125,934 mi+11,778 mi
- 28/05/2010125,934 mi
- 16/05/2011137,448 mi+11,514 mi
- 16/05/2011137,448 mi
- 20/05/2011137,498 mi+50 mi
- 20/07/2012159,371 mi+21,873 mi
- 17/07/2013175,073 mi+15,702 mi
- 19/07/2013175,073 mi
- 19/06/2014189,084 mi+14,011 mi
- 20/06/2014189,084 mi
- 10/06/2015206,635 mi+17,551 mi
- 10/06/2015206,635 mi
- 20/04/2016218,019 mi+11,384 mi
- 20/04/2016218,019 mi
- 19/09/2016220,637 mi+2,618 mi
- 19/09/2016220,637 mi
- 06/04/2017223,904 mi+3,267 mi
- 18/04/2018233,888 mi+9,984 mi
- 15/05/2019236,842 mi+2,954 mi
- 09/12/2020239,396 mi+2,554 mi
- 29/11/2021241,077 mi+1,681 mi
- 09/12/2021241,099 mi+22 mi
- 15/12/2022242,519 mi+1,420 mi
- 23/12/2022242,538 mi+19 mi
- 04/12/2023245,849 mi+3,311 mi
Average of roughly 9,899 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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