2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LN55 OSJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 164,381 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN55 OSJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 164,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LN55 OSJ Mileage History
- 31/10/200824,328 mi
- 23/10/200930,448 mi+6,120 mi
- 16/11/201042,889 mi+12,441 mi
- 26/10/201156,784 mi+13,895 mi
- 08/11/201270,230 mi+13,446 mi
- 22/11/201383,737 mi+13,507 mi
- 25/11/201383,843 mi+106 mi
- 23/04/201598,786 mi+14,943 mi
- 28/04/201598,797 mi+11 mi
- 30/04/2016106,429 mi+7,632 mi
- 06/05/2016106,429 mi
- 28/02/2018120,502 mi+14,073 mi
- 28/02/2018120,502 mi
- 14/01/2019131,125 mi+10,623 mi
- 16/01/2019131,125 mi
- 20/02/2020143,543 mi+12,418 mi
- 24/02/2020143,548 mi+5 mi
- 03/05/2021148,870 mi+5,322 mi
- 04/05/2021148,870 mi
- 26/04/2022158,252 mi+9,382 mi
- 04/05/2023157,886 mi-366 mi
- 10/05/2024161,525 mi+3,639 mi
- 12/05/2025162,401 mi+876 mi
- 14/05/2026164,379 mi+1,978 mi
- 14/05/2026164,381 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,988 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LN55 OSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LN55 OSJ) between October 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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