2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · ND05 PWK
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 77,871 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND05 PWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2024
- 77,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND05 PWK 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 (ND05 PWK) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ND05 PWK Mileage History
- 15/12/202162,533 mi
- 06/01/202262,613 mi+80 mi
- 03/01/202369,773 mi+7,160 mi
- 08/01/202477,871 mi+8,098 mi
- 08/01/202477,871 mi
Average of roughly 7,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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