2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LT55 VSJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 208,759 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
LT55 VSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 208,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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LT55 VSJ Mileage History
- 30/04/2024198,367 mi
- 01/05/2024198,373 mi+6 mi
- 18/04/2025203,484 mi+5,111 mi
- 29/04/2026208,717 mi+5,233 mi
- 06/05/2026208,759 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 5,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LT55 VSJ 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 (LT55 VSJ) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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