2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · EY55 DAO
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 119,866 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY55 DAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 119,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY55 DAO 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 (EY55 DAO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EY55 DAO Mileage History
- 18/10/202296,115 mi
- 12/10/2023108,652 mi+12,537 mi
- 13/10/2023108,654 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2024113,342 mi+4,688 mi
- 15/10/2025119,866 mi+6,524 mi
Average of roughly 7,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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