2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · OU05 WXW
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 112,502 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU05 WXW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 112,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU05 WXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (OU05 WXW) between February 2008 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
OU05 WXW Mileage History
- 26/02/200831,112 mi
- 17/02/200943,213 mi+12,101 mi
- 23/02/201053,517 mi+10,304 mi
- 25/02/201165,130 mi+11,613 mi
- 30/04/201274,768 mi+9,638 mi
- 01/05/201274,782 mi+14 mi
- 27/03/201376,795 mi+2,013 mi
- 25/03/201481,450 mi+4,655 mi
- 27/03/201584,550 mi+3,100 mi
- 27/03/201584,551 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/201688,399 mi+3,848 mi
- 25/03/201791,302 mi+2,903 mi
- 13/03/201895,302 mi+4,000 mi
- 26/03/201999,813 mi+4,511 mi
- 28/03/201999,864 mi+51 mi
- 13/03/2020103,039 mi+3,175 mi
- 13/03/2020103,039 mi
- 01/03/2021104,734 mi+1,695 mi
- 08/03/2021105,177 mi+443 mi
- 16/03/2022108,833 mi+3,656 mi
- 20/03/2023112,502 mi+3,669 mi
- 20/03/2023112,502 mi
Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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