2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YF55 UPX
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 119,955 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 UPX Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 119,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 UPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (YF55 UPX) between November 2008 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 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: Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
YF55 UPX Mileage History
- 19/11/200823,960 mi
- 19/11/200823,960 mi
- 24/03/201030,778 mi+6,818 mi
- 19/08/201138,406 mi+7,628 mi
- 13/09/201242,928 mi+4,522 mi
- 13/09/201242,932 mi+4 mi
- 25/09/201348,991 mi+6,059 mi
- 27/09/201348,992 mi+1 mi
- 03/10/201452,905 mi+3,913 mi
- 24/03/201658,532 mi+5,627 mi
- 24/03/201658,532 mi
- 05/06/201763,513 mi+4,981 mi
- 30/05/201865,555 mi+2,042 mi
- 04/06/201865,620 mi+65 mi
- 29/05/201967,653 mi+2,033 mi
- 03/06/202069,795 mi+2,142 mi
- 04/06/202069,821 mi+26 mi
- 25/05/202170,982 mi+1,161 mi
- 02/06/202171,139 mi+157 mi
- 07/06/202288,985 mi+17,846 mi
- 09/06/202289,004 mi+19 mi
- 09/06/2023103,140 mi+14,136 mi
- 11/07/2023103,371 mi+231 mi
- 24/06/2024119,665 mi+16,294 mi
- 02/07/2024119,955 mi+290 mi
Average of roughly 6,147 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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