2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DV55 RCZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 117,390 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DV55 RCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 117,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DV55 RCZ Mileage History
- 05/09/2023112,010 mi
- 07/09/2023112,024 mi+14 mi
- 09/09/2024113,987 mi+1,963 mi
- 09/09/2025117,347 mi+3,360 mi
- 02/10/2025117,390 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 2,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV55 RCZ 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 (DV55 RCZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Main Run (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Run (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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