2005 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · PX55 AEJ
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 145,356 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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PX55 AEJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
- 145,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX55 AEJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (PX55 AEJ) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX55 AEJ Mileage History
- 12/05/2022122,618 mi
- 05/05/2023140,174 mi+17,556 mi
- 10/05/2023140,179 mi+5 mi
- 30/04/2024145,356 mi+5,177 mi
Average of roughly 11,555 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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