2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FL05 KOU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 133,753 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL05 KOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 133,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL05 KOU 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 (FL05 KOU) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FL05 KOU Mileage History
- 16/01/2024125,981 mi
- 16/01/2024125,981 mi
- 18/01/2025129,909 mi+3,928 mi
- 20/01/2025129,909 mi
- 08/04/2026133,753 mi+3,844 mi
Average of roughly 3,492 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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