2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YD05 RCU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 127,269 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YD05 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/07/2026
- 127,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD05 RCU 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 (YD05 RCU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YD05 RCU Mileage History
- 11/07/2024106,661 mi
- 11/07/2024106,661 mi
- 31/07/2025119,127 mi+12,466 mi
- 01/08/2025119,127 mi
- 21/07/2026127,269 mi+8,142 mi
Average of roughly 10,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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