2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RC55 EFC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07/11/2005. Recorded mileage 178,901 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
RC55 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 178,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RC55 EFC Mileage History
- 14/09/2022171,238 mi
- 14/09/2022171,238 mi
- 10/08/2023177,334 mi+6,096 mi
- 31/01/2026178,901 mi+1,567 mi
- 06/02/2026178,901 mi
Average of roughly 2,255 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RC55 EFC 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 (RC55 EFC) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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