2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DU55 XDH
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 144,331 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU55 XDH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 144,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU55 XDH 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-Benz C (DU55 XDH) between November 2008 and November 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DU55 XDH Mileage History
- 27/11/200831,015 mi
- 02/12/200940,778 mi+9,763 mi
- 23/11/201049,508 mi+8,730 mi
- 28/11/201156,877 mi+7,369 mi
- 02/11/201264,029 mi+7,152 mi
- 30/11/201371,925 mi+7,896 mi
- 26/11/201478,554 mi+6,629 mi
- 26/11/201584,930 mi+6,376 mi
- 25/11/201689,864 mi+4,934 mi
- 07/12/2017104,564 mi+14,700 mi
- 06/12/2018112,167 mi+7,603 mi
- 06/12/2019120,208 mi+8,041 mi
- 08/12/2020124,321 mi+4,113 mi
- 07/10/2021128,670 mi+4,349 mi
- 08/10/2021128,670 mi
- 10/10/2022132,873 mi+4,203 mi
- 10/10/2023140,417 mi+7,544 mi
- 08/10/2024144,321 mi+3,904 mi
- 15/11/2024144,331 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,097 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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