2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · GU05 AGX
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 123,829 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU05 AGX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 123,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU05 AGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (GU05 AGX) between March 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GU05 AGX Mileage History
- 13/03/20088,046 mi
- 12/03/200910,597 mi+2,551 mi
- 11/03/201013,787 mi+3,190 mi
- 07/03/201115,658 mi+1,871 mi
- 15/03/201218,638 mi+2,980 mi
- 14/03/201323,292 mi+4,654 mi
- 14/03/201323,292 mi
- 11/03/201427,750 mi+4,458 mi
- 20/10/201530,957 mi+3,207 mi
- 11/10/201631,870 mi+913 mi
- 03/10/201732,963 mi+1,093 mi
- 18/10/201834,871 mi+1,908 mi
- 08/10/201943,753 mi+8,882 mi
- 08/10/201943,753 mi
- 12/10/202057,933 mi+14,180 mi
- 15/10/202170,893 mi+12,960 mi
- 15/10/202170,894 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/202285,557 mi+14,663 mi
- 12/10/202394,321 mi+8,764 mi
- 16/10/202394,326 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/202499,354 mi+5,028 mi
- 30/04/202499,394 mi+40 mi
- 17/04/2025111,487 mi+12,093 mi
- 27/04/2026123,829 mi+12,342 mi
Average of roughly 6,389 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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