2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · L3 MOU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 116,219 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L3 MOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 116,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L3 MOU 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 (L3 MOU) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L3 MOU Mileage History
- 07/12/2022105,063 mi
- 20/12/2023108,385 mi+3,322 mi
- 20/12/2023108,385 mi
- 19/12/2024111,859 mi+3,474 mi
- 28/11/2025116,219 mi+4,360 mi
Average of roughly 3,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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