2005 Mercedes C 2.5L Petrol · KM55 MDU
2005 Mercedes C (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 104,966 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2496cc
KM55 MDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2026
- 104,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KM55 MDU Mileage History
- 07/05/2025100,224 mi
- 07/05/2025100,224 mi
- 30/04/2026104,960 mi+4,736 mi
- 01/05/2026104,965 mi+5 mi
- 04/05/2026104,966 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM55 MDU 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 C (KM55 MDU) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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