2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SO55 OBK
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 166,919 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO55 OBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 166,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SO55 OBK Mileage History
- 02/05/2022137,930 mi
- 24/05/2023143,040 mi+5,110 mi
- 01/06/2023143,041 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2024166,714 mi+23,673 mi
- 07/08/2024166,919 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 12,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO55 OBK 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 (SO55 OBK) between May 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Joints Excessive”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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