2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MW05 VRL
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/07/2005. Recorded mileage 112,211 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,211 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
MW05 VRL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/07/2026
- 112,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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MW05 VRL Mileage History
- 11/12/2021109,295 mi
- 02/02/2023111,586 mi+2,291 mi
- 28/07/2026112,211 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 630 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 VRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (MW05 VRL) between December 2021 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti-roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both main centre pipes (1.1.11 (c))”.
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