2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SO55 AOT
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04/11/2005. Recorded mileage 130,265 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
SO55 AOT Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 130,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SO55 AOT Mileage History
- 05/11/200824,569 mi
- 05/11/200824,571 mi+2 mi
- 23/02/200924,662 mi+91 mi
- 23/02/200924,662 mi
- 19/02/201030,405 mi+5,743 mi
- 04/02/201134,673 mi+4,268 mi
- 04/02/201134,673 mi
- 16/02/201240,282 mi+5,609 mi
- 07/02/201346,566 mi+6,284 mi
- 07/02/201453,281 mi+6,715 mi
- 07/02/201453,281 mi
- 30/09/201456,994 mi+3,713 mi
- 22/09/201566,472 mi+9,478 mi
- 24/03/201669,321 mi+2,849 mi
- 27/04/201779,628 mi+10,307 mi
- 11/05/201779,662 mi+34 mi
- 08/08/201890,962 mi+11,300 mi
- 10/08/201891,004 mi+42 mi
- 09/09/2019102,506 mi+11,502 mi
- 24/09/2020109,900 mi+7,394 mi
- 29/09/2021118,803 mi+8,903 mi
- 12/10/2022124,595 mi+5,792 mi
- 30/08/2023127,127 mi+2,532 mi
- 30/08/2023127,127 mi
- 21/10/2024128,792 mi+1,665 mi
- 24/10/2025130,265 mi+1,473 mi
Average of roughly 6,230 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 AOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (SO55 AOT) between November 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)”.
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