2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KN05 DLX
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 103,181 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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KN05 DLX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2021
- 103,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN05 DLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KN05 DLX) between July 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
KN05 DLX Mileage History
- 19/07/200845,802 mi
- 25/07/200957,258 mi+11,456 mi
- 06/07/201063,467 mi+6,209 mi
- 06/07/201063,473 mi+6 mi
- 17/09/201171,676 mi+8,203 mi
- 19/09/201171,677 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/201274,707 mi+3,030 mi
- 14/09/201274,707 mi
- 19/08/201380,048 mi+5,341 mi
- 20/11/201486,072 mi+6,024 mi
- 03/11/201588,808 mi+2,736 mi
- 19/11/201691,350 mi+2,542 mi
- 19/11/201691,350 mi
- 20/11/201793,855 mi+2,505 mi
- 21/09/201895,768 mi+1,913 mi
- 05/10/201998,131 mi+2,363 mi
- 05/10/201998,131 mi
- 15/10/2020101,101 mi+2,970 mi
- 15/10/2021103,130 mi+2,029 mi
- 20/10/2021103,181 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 20 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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