2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KR55 FLP
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 110,785 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KR55 FLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 110,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KR55 FLP 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 (KR55 FLP) between December 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KR55 FLP Mileage History
- 09/12/2024105,403 mi
- 10/12/2024105,404 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2025109,382 mi+3,978 mi
- 11/11/2025109,333 mi-49 mi
- 27/10/2026110,785 mi+1,452 mi
Average of roughly 2,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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