2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DS05 GZE
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 143,496 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 GZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 143,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 GZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DS05 GZE) between February 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake shoe blacking plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DS05 GZE Mileage History
- 08/02/2024125,673 mi
- 15/02/2024125,673 mi
- 21/02/2025130,201 mi+4,528 mi
- 07/06/2025130,388 mi+187 mi
- 02/06/2026143,496 mi+13,108 mi
Average of roughly 7,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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