2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PY05 FEM
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 216,426 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY05 FEM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2022
- 216,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY05 FEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (PY05 FEM) between July 2008 and January 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2022 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PY05 FEM Mileage History
- 25/07/200832,097 mi
- 22/07/200941,487 mi+9,390 mi
- 22/07/200941,487 mi
- 06/08/201048,527 mi+7,040 mi
- 07/10/201049,361 mi+834 mi
- 06/10/201161,774 mi+12,413 mi
- 03/10/201285,545 mi+23,771 mi
- 08/10/201285,652 mi+107 mi
- 30/09/201398,751 mi+13,099 mi
- 04/10/201398,897 mi+146 mi
- 12/09/2014110,500 mi+11,603 mi
- 01/10/2015123,589 mi+13,089 mi
- 08/10/2015124,048 mi+459 mi
- 03/10/2016135,197 mi+11,149 mi
- 07/10/2016135,589 mi+392 mi
- 06/10/2017151,498 mi+15,909 mi
- 10/10/2017151,501 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2018168,223 mi+16,722 mi
- 29/01/2020189,760 mi+21,537 mi
- 31/01/2020189,778 mi+18 mi
- 27/01/2021199,056 mi+9,278 mi
- 01/02/2021199,084 mi+28 mi
- 27/01/2022216,426 mi+17,342 mi
Average of roughly 13,645 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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