2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DU05 CEV
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 110,802 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU05 CEV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 110,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU05 CEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DU05 CEV) between April 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
DU05 CEV Mileage History
- 29/04/200876,792 mi
- 29/05/200979,256 mi+2,464 mi
- 25/05/201082,774 mi+3,518 mi
- 17/05/201185,107 mi+2,333 mi
- 15/05/201287,824 mi+2,717 mi
- 14/05/201390,374 mi+2,550 mi
- 15/05/201492,367 mi+1,993 mi
- 20/05/201594,439 mi+2,072 mi
- 21/05/201594,442 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/201696,533 mi+2,091 mi
- 27/05/201798,508 mi+1,975 mi
- 23/05/2018100,232 mi+1,724 mi
- 15/05/2019102,265 mi+2,033 mi
- 28/05/2020103,899 mi+1,634 mi
- 12/05/2021104,146 mi+247 mi
- 12/05/2021104,146 mi
- 27/05/2022105,537 mi+1,391 mi
- 27/05/2022105,537 mi
- 03/06/2023106,982 mi+1,445 mi
- 25/05/2024108,550 mi+1,568 mi
- 24/05/2025109,804 mi+1,254 mi
- 27/05/2026110,802 mi+998 mi
Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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