The road tax status for YF55 FYB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YF55 FYB?

The MOT for YF55 FYB is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of YF55 FYB?

The recorded mileage for YF55 FYB is 138,963 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YF55 FYB ULEZ compliant?

No, YF55 FYB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YF55 FYB

YF55 FYB

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 138,963 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 2005 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 31 Aug 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 138,963 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

2148cc

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YF55 FYB Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
138,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)

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YF55 FYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 14:47

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (YF55 FYB) between November 2008 and August 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 43 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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YF55 FYB Mileage History

20/11/200822,202 mi
20/11/200822,202 mi
09/11/200928,544 mi+6,342 mi
24/11/201036,910 mi+8,366 mi
24/11/201144,525 mi+7,615 mi
26/11/201253,353 mi+8,828 mi
08/08/201357,220 mi+3,867 mi
04/08/201465,977 mi+8,757 mi
13/08/201576,859 mi+10,882 mi
03/08/201686,649 mi+9,790 mi
03/08/201686,649 mi
31/10/201797,719 mi+11,070 mi
31/10/201797,719 mi
19/10/2018105,222 mi+7,503 mi
09/10/2019111,127 mi+5,905 mi
10/10/2019111,133 mi+6 mi
02/09/2020115,950 mi+4,817 mi
02/09/2020115,950 mi
26/08/2021119,501 mi+3,551 mi
27/08/2021119,501 mi
25/08/2022123,630 mi+4,129 mi
24/08/2023127,766 mi+4,136 mi
20/08/2024131,872 mi+4,106 mi
20/08/2024131,872 mi
19/08/2025135,256 mi+3,384 mi
20/08/2025135,256 mi
04/08/2026138,963 mi+3,707 mi

Average of roughly 6,596 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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