2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MV05 RTX
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2005. Recorded mileage 116,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
MV05 RTX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 116,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MV05 RTX Mileage History
- 28/03/200834,173 mi
- 31/07/200939,882 mi+5,709 mi
- 20/07/201044,434 mi+4,552 mi
- 21/07/201148,004 mi+3,570 mi
- 14/07/201251,816 mi+3,812 mi
- 24/07/201361,302 mi+9,486 mi
- 12/07/201467,873 mi+6,571 mi
- 12/07/201467,873 mi
- 21/07/201573,503 mi+5,630 mi
- 02/07/201679,116 mi+5,613 mi
- 01/08/201784,840 mi+5,724 mi
- 02/08/201890,650 mi+5,810 mi
- 05/08/201994,676 mi+4,026 mi
- 31/07/202098,259 mi+3,583 mi
- 21/06/2021104,018 mi+5,759 mi
- 08/06/2022108,163 mi+4,145 mi
- 17/06/2022108,179 mi+16 mi
- 28/08/2023112,953 mi+4,774 mi
- 29/08/2023112,987 mi+34 mi
- 03/09/2024116,519 mi+3,532 mi
- 03/09/2024116,519 mi
Average of roughly 5,010 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
MV05 RTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (MV05 RTX) between March 2008 and September 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 91 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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