2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS05 VHY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 201,915 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS05 VHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 201,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LS05 VHY Mileage History
- 15/09/2022142,928 mi
- 20/09/2023164,166 mi+21,238 mi
- 03/09/2024184,843 mi+20,677 mi
- 03/09/2024184,843 mi
- 08/09/2025201,915 mi+17,072 mi
Average of roughly 19,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS05 VHY 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 (LS05 VHY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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