2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KP05 AYL
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/06/2005. Recorded mileage 170,240 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
KP05 AYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2025
- 170,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KP05 AYL Mileage History
- 29/06/2023156,400 mi
- 19/06/2024162,782 mi+6,382 mi
- 24/06/2024162,782 mi
- 16/06/2025170,192 mi+7,410 mi
- 04/07/2025170,240 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 6,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP05 AYL 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 (KP05 AYL) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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