2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MD54 DHX
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 248,128 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD54 DHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 248,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD54 DHX 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 (MD54 DHX) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MD54 DHX Mileage History
- 02/05/2023192,797 mi
- 09/05/2023192,801 mi+4 mi
- 05/06/2024223,372 mi+30,571 mi
- 06/06/2024223,373 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2025248,128 mi+24,755 mi
Average of roughly 23,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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