2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · MM05 PDY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 161,850 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM05 PDY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2023
- 161,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM05 PDY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (MM05 PDY) between January 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
MM05 PDY Mileage History
- 26/01/2022151,336 mi
- 16/11/2022154,624 mi+3,288 mi
- 18/11/2022154,624 mi
- 13/11/2023161,850 mi+7,226 mi
Average of roughly 5,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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