Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · EF05 HTK

EF05 HTK

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2005. Recorded mileage 108,996 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 04/07/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
108,996 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

EF05 HTK Key Findings

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
  • 108,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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EF05 HTK Mileage History

  1. 02/06/200814,147 mi
  2. 02/06/200814,147 mi
  3. 24/07/200814,367 mi+220 mi
  4. 24/07/200923,063 mi+8,696 mi
  5. 15/07/201029,483 mi+6,420 mi
  6. 14/07/201136,055 mi+6,572 mi
  7. 28/06/201244,237 mi+8,182 mi
  8. 28/06/201244,237 mi
  9. 02/07/201351,994 mi+7,757 mi
  10. 03/07/201457,690 mi+5,696 mi
  11. 03/07/201457,693 mi+3 mi
  12. 01/10/201458,669 mi+976 mi
  13. 02/10/201567,002 mi+8,333 mi
  14. 11/11/201669,994 mi+2,992 mi
  15. 09/11/201773,418 mi+3,424 mi
  16. 09/11/201773,418 mi
  17. 05/11/201876,499 mi+3,081 mi
  18. 05/11/201978,497 mi+1,998 mi
  19. 06/11/201978,504 mi+7 mi
  20. 16/11/202080,721 mi+2,217 mi
  21. 10/11/202186,184 mi+5,463 mi
  22. 11/11/202186,184 mi
  23. 27/10/202290,358 mi+4,174 mi
  24. 27/10/202290,358 mi
  25. 14/11/202395,553 mi+5,195 mi
  26. 14/11/202395,554 mi+1 mi
  27. 03/02/2025103,328 mi+7,774 mi
  28. 03/02/2025103,328 mi
  29. 06/07/2026108,996 mi+5,668 mi

Average of roughly 5,243 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

EF05 HTK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 12:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (EF05 HTK) between June 2008 and July 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 44 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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