2005 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · GF55 BUH
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 192,502 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF55 BUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 192,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF55 BUH 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 (GF55 BUH) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GF55 BUH Mileage History
- 10/10/2023174,137 mi
- 16/10/2023174,140 mi+3 mi
- 06/12/2024180,600 mi+6,460 mi
- 12/12/2024180,600 mi
- 15/12/2025192,502 mi+11,902 mi
Average of roughly 8,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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