2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S26 LAU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 75,045 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S26 LAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 75,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S26 LAU 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 (S26 LAU) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S26 LAU Mileage History
- 01/08/202258,967 mi
- 27/06/202361,936 mi+2,969 mi
- 29/05/202466,910 mi+4,974 mi
- 29/05/202466,911 mi+1 mi
- 16/06/202575,045 mi+8,134 mi
Average of roughly 5,594 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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