2005 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · DN55 DXB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 225,646 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN55 DXB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2022
- 225,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN55 DXB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DN55 DXB) between December 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 brake application uneven slow in operation (3.7.B.2)”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
DN55 DXB Mileage History
- 16/12/200886,744 mi
- 17/12/200999,753 mi+13,009 mi
- 20/12/2010112,670 mi+12,917 mi
- 08/12/2011125,337 mi+12,667 mi
- 08/12/2011125,337 mi
- 11/12/2012137,144 mi+11,807 mi
- 14/12/2012137,189 mi+45 mi
- 23/12/2013142,720 mi+5,531 mi
- 04/12/2014146,865 mi+4,145 mi
- 04/12/2014146,865 mi
- 17/12/2015156,614 mi+9,749 mi
- 09/12/2016168,402 mi+11,788 mi
- 16/12/2016168,635 mi+233 mi
- 02/01/2018184,995 mi+16,360 mi
- 04/01/2018184,956 mi-39 mi
- 28/01/2019195,430 mi+10,474 mi
- 31/01/2020216,004 mi+20,574 mi
- 21/06/2022225,646 mi+9,642 mi
Average of roughly 10,280 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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