2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · EA55 PFD
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 113,340 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 PFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
- 113,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 PFD 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 (EA55 PFD) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
EA55 PFD Mileage History
- 15/11/202195,668 mi
- 09/11/202299,929 mi+4,261 mi
- 30/11/2022100,045 mi+116 mi
- 16/08/2024103,247 mi+3,202 mi
- 02/08/2025113,340 mi+10,093 mi
Average of roughly 4,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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