2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Petrol · SF55 SXS
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 32,116 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SF55 SXS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/11/2024
- 32,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SF55 SXS Mileage History
- 16/07/202231,092 mi
- 17/07/202331,630 mi+538 mi
- 18/07/202331,630 mi
- 25/11/202432,116 mi+486 mi
Average of roughly 433 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SF55 SXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (SF55 SXS) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling Device Damaged (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (5.3.4 (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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