2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · P7 SGJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 77,641 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P7 SGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 77,641 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.
P7 SGJ 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 (P7 SGJ) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P7 SGJ Mileage History
- 15/08/202372,044 mi
- 16/08/202372,044 mi
- 16/08/202476,047 mi+4,003 mi
- 09/09/202476,150 mi+103 mi
- 26/07/202577,641 mi+1,491 mi
Average of roughly 2,876 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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