2005 Mercedes Cheetah 4.2L Diesel · YW05 VBC
2005 Mercedes Cheetah (4.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 48,873 km. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CHEETAH
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 48,873 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YW05 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 48,873 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YW05 VBC Odometer History
- 14/11/202211,798 km
- 04/01/202425,239 km+13,441 km
- 18/12/202436,968 km+11,729 km
- 07/01/202648,790 km+11,822 km
- 12/01/202648,873 km+83 km
Average of roughly 11,724 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YW05 VBC 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 Cheetah (YW05 VBC) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Air/Fluid Suspension System Valves, pipes, Valve linkage, Bellows and Displacer/Accumulator Unit: leaking. Airb”; “nearside rear Brake pipes and flexible hoses: leaking hydraulic fluid from a pipe or connection. (59.2.g)”.
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