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2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KN55 DNJ

KN55 DNJ

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 141,503 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2005 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Dec 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
141,503 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Dec 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2148cc
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KN55 DNJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
  • 141,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KN55 DNJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 10:11
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KN55 DNJ) between December 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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KN55 DNJ Mileage History

  1. 06/12/2021119,288 mi
  2. 06/12/2022125,506 mi+6,218 mi
  3. 19/12/2022125,523 mi+17 mi
  4. 30/11/2023132,832 mi+7,309 mi
  5. 02/12/2024141,503 mi+8,671 mi

Average of roughly 7,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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