2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KM05 XSW
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 132,060 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM05 XSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 132,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM05 XSW 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 (KM05 XSW) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
KM05 XSW Mileage History
- 28/10/2022126,224 mi
- 23/10/2023130,782 mi+4,558 mi
- 26/10/2023130,782 mi
- 26/10/2024132,060 mi+1,278 mi
- 26/10/2024132,060 mi
Average of roughly 2,925 miles per year across 5 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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