2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · WD55 LVH
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 179,154 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD55 LVH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 179,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD55 LVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (WD55 LVH) between August 2008 and September 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WD55 LVH Mileage History
- 20/08/200819,551 mi
- 23/09/200935,173 mi+15,622 mi
- 22/09/201046,620 mi+11,447 mi
- 26/09/201155,479 mi+8,859 mi
- 20/09/201264,017 mi+8,538 mi
- 03/10/201377,317 mi+13,300 mi
- 08/10/201377,333 mi+16 mi
- 17/07/201485,061 mi+7,728 mi
- 30/07/201597,916 mi+12,855 mi
- 31/07/201597,916 mi
- 14/07/2016109,156 mi+11,240 mi
- 14/07/2016109,156 mi
- 02/08/2017119,595 mi+10,439 mi
- 02/08/2017119,595 mi
- 18/07/2018136,018 mi+16,423 mi
- 23/07/2018136,052 mi+34 mi
- 15/07/2019153,167 mi+17,115 mi
- 21/08/2020160,458 mi+7,291 mi
- 09/09/2020160,506 mi+48 mi
- 11/09/2020160,521 mi+15 mi
- 14/09/2021168,823 mi+8,302 mi
- 16/09/2021168,838 mi+15 mi
- 09/09/2022179,154 mi+10,316 mi
Average of roughly 11,357 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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