2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KM05 XZB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 188,364 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM05 XZB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 188,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM05 XZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KM05 XZB) between May 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KM05 XZB Mileage History
- 30/05/200830,996 mi
- 15/05/200943,608 mi+12,612 mi
- 21/06/201053,423 mi+9,815 mi
- 21/06/201053,423 mi
- 14/07/201158,462 mi+5,039 mi
- 12/07/201262,448 mi+3,986 mi
- 11/07/201373,455 mi+11,007 mi
- 18/07/201373,587 mi+132 mi
- 17/07/201485,009 mi+11,422 mi
- 21/07/201485,022 mi+13 mi
- 05/04/201697,316 mi+12,294 mi
- 30/03/2017106,510 mi+9,194 mi
- 30/03/2017106,514 mi+4 mi
- 16/10/2018125,133 mi+18,619 mi
- 17/10/2018125,173 mi+40 mi
- 29/09/2020143,546 mi+18,373 mi
- 01/10/2020143,623 mi+77 mi
- 25/09/2021154,111 mi+10,488 mi
- 24/09/2022166,040 mi+11,929 mi
- 03/10/2023177,961 mi+11,921 mi
- 02/10/2024188,364 mi+10,403 mi
- 02/10/2024188,364 mi
Average of roughly 9,630 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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