2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · WP05 BJV
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 68,625 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP05 BJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 68,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP05 BJV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (WP05 BJV) between January 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WP05 BJV Mileage History
- 05/01/202258,798 mi
- 06/01/202258,852 mi+54 mi
- 07/10/202262,436 mi+3,584 mi
- 09/11/202368,625 mi+6,189 mi
Average of roughly 5,335 miles per year across 4 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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