2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KP55 GXR
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 80,461 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
KP55 GXR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2023
- 80,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KP55 GXR Mileage History
- 10/05/202279,250 mi
- 10/05/202279,250 mi
- 01/06/202380,461 mi+1,211 mi
Average of roughly 1,143 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KP55 GXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes C (KP55 GXR) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Towards the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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