2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · RO05 AWC
2005 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 100,571 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO05 AWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2025
- 100,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO05 AWC 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 C (RO05 AWC) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 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 (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [lower rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
RO05 AWC Mileage History
- 05/10/202280,772 mi
- 03/12/202280,788 mi+16 mi
- 03/12/202280,788 mi
- 22/01/202492,014 mi+11,226 mi
- 27/01/2025100,571 mi+8,557 mi
Average of roughly 8,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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