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2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SB55 SEO

SB55 SEO

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/12/2005. Recorded mileage 133,861 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 23/07/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
133,861 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1796cc

SB55 SEO Key Findings

  • 28 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
  • 133,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SB55 SEO Mileage History

  1. 10/12/200817,045 mi
  2. 06/12/200924,633 mi+7,588 mi
  3. 12/12/201031,818 mi+7,185 mi
  4. 10/12/201139,605 mi+7,787 mi
  5. 10/12/201139,605 mi
  6. 01/12/201247,226 mi+7,621 mi
  7. 30/11/201354,603 mi+7,377 mi
  8. 30/11/201354,603 mi
  9. 25/10/201461,760 mi+7,157 mi
  10. 02/10/201569,654 mi+7,894 mi
  11. 03/10/201569,657 mi+3 mi
  12. 04/04/201671,795 mi+2,138 mi
  13. 05/04/201671,805 mi+10 mi
  14. 30/03/201783,049 mi+11,244 mi
  15. 30/03/201783,049 mi
  16. 06/03/201893,468 mi+10,419 mi
  17. 06/03/201893,468 mi
  18. 30/03/2019102,791 mi+9,323 mi
  19. 05/04/2019102,861 mi+70 mi
  20. 27/07/2020118,082 mi+15,221 mi
  21. 04/08/2020118,381 mi+299 mi
  22. 24/03/2022122,412 mi+4,031 mi
  23. 08/04/2022122,415 mi+3 mi
  24. 03/03/2023122,415 mi
  25. 25/07/2024123,257 mi+842 mi
  26. 24/07/2025128,863 mi+5,606 mi
  27. 23/07/2026133,861 mi+4,998 mi

Average of roughly 6,631 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

SB55 SEO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 12:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (SB55 SEO) between December 2008 and July 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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