2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YF55 UOY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 104,617 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,617 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 UOY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 104,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 UOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (YF55 UOY) between December 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YF55 UOY Mileage History
- 22/12/200819,899 mi
- 12/01/201026,141 mi+6,242 mi
- 12/01/201026,141 mi
- 02/03/201135,314 mi+9,173 mi
- 12/01/201242,421 mi+7,107 mi
- 25/02/201351,103 mi+8,682 mi
- 25/02/201351,104 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/201457,641 mi+6,537 mi
- 14/01/201564,785 mi+7,144 mi
- 15/01/201564,785 mi
- 12/01/201667,943 mi+3,158 mi
- 09/01/201770,825 mi+2,882 mi
- 11/01/201770,853 mi+28 mi
- 05/02/201873,552 mi+2,699 mi
- 29/01/201975,990 mi+2,438 mi
- 29/01/202082,068 mi+6,078 mi
- 06/02/202082,094 mi+26 mi
- 01/04/202186,493 mi+4,399 mi
- 29/03/202289,432 mi+2,939 mi
- 04/04/202289,483 mi+51 mi
- 07/03/202392,495 mi+3,012 mi
- 08/03/202392,514 mi+19 mi
- 28/03/202496,643 mi+4,129 mi
- 02/04/202496,694 mi+51 mi
- 06/03/2025100,424 mi+3,730 mi
- 11/03/2025100,488 mi+64 mi
- 02/04/2026104,617 mi+4,129 mi
Average of roughly 4,904 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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