2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · DU05 CEY
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 190,161 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2020.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DU05 CEY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2019
- 190,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU05 CEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (DU05 CEY) between August 2008 and March 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
DU05 CEY Mileage History
- 01/08/2008100,032 mi
- 01/08/2008100,032 mi
- 13/07/2009106,518 mi+6,486 mi
- 06/07/2010110,129 mi+3,611 mi
- 12/07/2011113,383 mi+3,254 mi
- 26/07/2012116,095 mi+2,712 mi
- 26/07/2012116,095 mi
- 23/07/2013119,744 mi+3,649 mi
- 18/03/2014125,027 mi+5,283 mi
- 19/03/2014125,027 mi
- 27/02/2015136,370 mi+11,343 mi
- 06/03/2015136,370 mi
- 22/02/2016145,652 mi+9,282 mi
- 13/03/2017162,118 mi+16,466 mi
- 13/03/2017162,118 mi
- 13/03/2017162,119 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/2018178,059 mi+15,940 mi
- 16/03/2018178,061 mi+2 mi
- 08/03/2019190,161 mi+12,100 mi
Average of roughly 8,504 miles per year across 19 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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