2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KP55 XKT
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 314,942 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 314,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP55 XKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 314,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP55 XKT 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 C (KP55 XKT) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail no damping effect (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”.
KP55 XKT Mileage History
- 20/08/2022283,793 mi
- 08/08/2023298,959 mi+15,166 mi
- 31/10/2024303,040 mi+4,081 mi
- 10/12/2024303,281 mi+241 mi
- 12/01/2026314,942 mi+11,661 mi
Average of roughly 9,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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