2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KP55 MXB
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 171,080 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP55 MXB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2023
- 171,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KP55 MXB Mileage History
- 31/01/2022168,112 mi
- 31/01/2023171,080 mi+2,968 mi
- 31/01/2023171,080 mi
Average of roughly 2,968 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KP55 MXB 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-Benz C (KP55 MXB) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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