2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DV55 WSO
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08/12/2005. Recorded mileage 225,475 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
DV55 WSO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2023
- 225,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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DV55 WSO Mileage History
- 31/12/200839,208 mi
- 29/12/200955,094 mi+15,886 mi
- 04/01/201170,642 mi+15,548 mi
- 27/02/201284,932 mi+14,290 mi
- 27/02/201284,932 mi
- 17/04/201397,552 mi+12,620 mi
- 16/04/2014118,854 mi+21,302 mi
- 17/04/2014118,856 mi+2 mi
- 16/04/2015141,854 mi+22,998 mi
- 16/04/2015141,854 mi
- 26/04/2016164,128 mi+22,274 mi
- 26/04/2016164,128 mi
- 28/04/2017180,090 mi+15,962 mi
- 28/04/2017180,090 mi
- 27/04/2018188,213 mi+8,123 mi
- 04/05/2018188,229 mi+16 mi
- 07/09/2019202,763 mi+14,534 mi
- 13/01/2021210,848 mi+8,085 mi
- 02/02/2022218,930 mi+8,082 mi
- 17/03/2022219,239 mi+309 mi
- 21/03/2023225,475 mi+6,236 mi
Average of roughly 13,101 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
DV55 WSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (DV55 WSO) between December 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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