2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · NV05 DVH
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 163,524 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV05 DVH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2024
- 163,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV05 DVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (NV05 DVH) between February 2008 and June 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (45 issues), Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 116 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 Also not fully releasing (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Jacking point, corrosion behind screwed”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
NV05 DVH Mileage History
- 28/02/200876,926 mi
- 01/04/200990,168 mi+13,242 mi
- 01/04/2010101,567 mi+11,399 mi
- 11/05/2011108,954 mi+7,387 mi
- 10/05/2012118,683 mi+9,729 mi
- 21/05/2013125,894 mi+7,211 mi
- 21/05/2013125,894 mi
- 03/07/2014133,146 mi+7,252 mi
- 03/07/2014133,146 mi
- 25/06/2015138,429 mi+5,283 mi
- 01/07/2016140,611 mi+2,182 mi
- 01/07/2016140,612 mi+1 mi
- 28/06/2017231,080 km
- 28/06/2017231,096 mi
- 03/07/2018146,553 mi-84,543 mi
- 13/07/2018146,560 mi+7 mi
- 04/07/2019151,247 mi+4,687 mi
- 15/07/2020154,914 mi+3,667 mi
- 12/06/2021157,073 mi+2,159 mi
- 12/06/2021157,073 mi
- 04/06/2022159,472 mi+2,399 mi
- 11/06/2022159,490 mi+18 mi
- 06/06/2023161,362 mi+1,872 mi
- 11/06/2024163,457 mi+2,095 mi
- 25/06/2024163,524 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 5,305 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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