2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SB55 FLL
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 79,258 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SB55 FLL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 79,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB55 FLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (SB55 FLL) between May 2009 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))”.
SB55 FLL Mileage History
- 21/05/200941,422 mi
- 04/05/201048,761 mi+7,339 mi
- 12/05/201154,845 mi+6,084 mi
- 27/06/201257,358 mi+2,513 mi
- 27/06/201257,358 mi
- 18/06/201359,688 mi+2,330 mi
- 17/06/201461,920 mi+2,232 mi
- 23/06/201563,929 mi+2,009 mi
- 08/06/201666,014 mi+2,085 mi
- 25/05/201770,164 mi+4,150 mi
- 25/05/201770,164 mi
- 04/05/201871,635 mi+1,471 mi
- 10/05/201973,945 mi+2,310 mi
- 10/05/201973,949 mi+4 mi
- 02/09/202476,274 mi+2,325 mi
- 29/09/202579,258 mi+2,984 mi
Average of roughly 2,313 miles per year across 16 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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