2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SY55 CZB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21/11/2005. Recorded mileage 163,285 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,285 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
SY55 CZB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
- 163,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SY55 CZB Mileage History
- 31/10/200839,166 mi
- 04/11/200947,190 mi+8,024 mi
- 11/11/201053,166 mi+5,976 mi
- 02/11/201157,947 mi+4,781 mi
- 03/11/201157,951 mi+4 mi
- 22/10/201263,584 mi+5,633 mi
- 22/10/201263,584 mi
- 25/10/201367,973 mi+4,389 mi
- 12/11/201477,682 mi+9,709 mi
- 20/11/201589,788 mi+12,106 mi
- 20/11/201589,788 mi
- 29/04/2017112,160 mi+22,372 mi
- 21/04/2018113,126 mi+966 mi
- 04/05/2018113,125 mi-1 mi
- 01/05/2019117,270 mi+4,145 mi
- 10/05/2019117,271 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2020141,786 mi+24,515 mi
- 06/11/2020141,788 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/2021153,477 mi+11,689 mi
- 12/11/2021153,477 mi
- 08/11/2022163,284 mi+9,807 mi
- 09/11/2022163,285 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,851 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SY55 CZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (SY55 CZB) between October 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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