2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YK55 CHF
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 222,973 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK55 CHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 222,973 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.
YK55 CHF 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 (YK55 CHF) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YK55 CHF Mileage History
- 08/12/2022205,606 mi
- 08/12/2023211,481 mi+5,875 mi
- 15/12/2023211,661 mi+180 mi
- 04/01/2025217,586 mi+5,925 mi
- 03/01/2026222,973 mi+5,387 mi
Average of roughly 5,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
Radiator can leak coolant into the transmission fluid, destroying the gearbox.
- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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