2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FY55 RCF
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 197,480 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
FY55 RCF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 197,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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FY55 RCF Mileage History
- 18/07/2022184,062 mi
- 23/08/2022184,065 mi+3 mi
- 25/08/2023197,476 mi+13,411 mi
- 30/08/2023197,480 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 12,019 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FY55 RCF 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 (FY55 RCF) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
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