2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · VE05 PVK
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 146,680 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE05 PVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2023
- 146,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE05 PVK 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 (VE05 PVK) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VE05 PVK Mileage History
- 01/11/2021105,005 mi
- 21/10/2022126,573 mi+21,568 mi
- 21/10/2022126,573 mi
- 18/12/2023146,661 mi+20,088 mi
- 22/12/2023146,680 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 19,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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