2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RJ55 AEB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 181,074 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ55 AEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 181,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ55 AEB 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 (RJ55 AEB) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ55 AEB Mileage History
- 23/03/2022158,658 mi
- 23/03/2023171,312 mi+12,654 mi
- 24/03/2023171,322 mi+10 mi
- 22/03/2024181,048 mi+9,726 mi
- 13/04/2026181,074 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,525 miles per year across 5 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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