2005 Mercedes C 3.0L Diesel · RY55 CUC
2005 Mercedes C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 161,491 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY55 CUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 161,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 CUC 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 (RY55 CUC) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
RY55 CUC Mileage History
- 10/12/2021141,982 mi
- 09/12/2022146,611 mi+4,629 mi
- 28/11/2023151,476 mi+4,865 mi
- 18/11/2024156,286 mi+4,810 mi
- 11/11/2025161,491 mi+5,205 mi
Average of roughly 4,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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