2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LD55 VPW
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 83,206 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD55 VPW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 83,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD55 VPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LD55 VPW) between September 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
LD55 VPW Mileage History
- 29/09/20087,863 mi
- 23/09/200914,108 mi+6,245 mi
- 14/09/201020,223 mi+6,115 mi
- 09/09/201126,261 mi+6,038 mi
- 21/09/201233,856 mi+7,595 mi
- 25/09/201336,658 mi+2,802 mi
- 16/09/201438,313 mi+1,655 mi
- 02/09/201540,231 mi+1,918 mi
- 19/09/201641,587 mi+1,356 mi
- 22/09/201749,989 mi+8,402 mi
- 21/09/201858,786 mi+8,797 mi
- 20/09/201969,603 mi+10,817 mi
- 30/10/202073,516 mi+3,913 mi
- 07/11/202073,536 mi+20 mi
- 23/07/202175,779 mi+2,243 mi
- 29/07/202277,486 mi+1,707 mi
- 01/08/202277,569 mi+83 mi
- 31/08/202379,366 mi+1,797 mi
- 03/12/202481,146 mi+1,780 mi
- 20/04/202683,206 mi+2,060 mi
Average of roughly 4,292 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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