2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · NA55 VGZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,367 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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NA55 VGZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2021
- 112,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NA55 VGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (NA55 VGZ) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NA55 VGZ Mileage History
- 08/11/2021112,367 mi
- 08/11/2021112,367 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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