2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · FP05 LAE
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 152,590 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP05 LAE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2023
- 152,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FP05 LAE Mileage History
- 26/04/2022137,193 mi
- 04/05/2023151,960 mi+14,767 mi
- 12/06/2023152,586 mi+626 mi
- 13/06/2023152,590 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 13,622 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FP05 LAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (FP05 LAE) between April 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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