2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · LA55 WYL
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,222 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 WYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 117,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LA55 WYL Mileage History
- 03/08/202299,833 mi
- 27/07/2023105,418 mi+5,585 mi
- 31/07/2024110,849 mi+5,431 mi
- 24/07/2025117,222 mi+6,373 mi
Average of roughly 5,849 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 WYL 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 (LA55 WYL) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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