2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · G3 SCJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 139,850 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G3 SCJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2023
- 139,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G3 SCJ 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 (G3 SCJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
G3 SCJ Mileage History
- 14/07/2022133,098 mi
- 15/07/2022133,147 mi+49 mi
- 07/07/2023139,846 mi+6,699 mi
- 08/07/2023139,850 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,870 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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