2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KS54 GVD
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 138,290 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS54 GVD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 138,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS54 GVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KS54 GVD) between January 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
KS54 GVD Mileage History
- 22/01/200831,952 mi
- 12/03/200939,872 mi+7,920 mi
- 03/03/201046,531 mi+6,659 mi
- 19/01/201154,396 mi+7,865 mi
- 05/01/201265,000 mi+10,604 mi
- 05/01/201265,000 mi
- 25/03/201379,348 mi+14,348 mi
- 13/03/201482,231 mi+2,883 mi
- 13/03/201482,232 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/201584,705 mi+2,473 mi
- 23/03/201584,706 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/201688,519 mi+3,813 mi
- 24/03/201792,526 mi+4,007 mi
- 27/03/201792,526 mi
- 17/03/201899,321 mi+6,795 mi
- 19/03/201899,321 mi
- 28/03/2019103,572 mi+4,251 mi
- 28/03/2019103,572 mi
- 04/05/2020105,521 mi+1,949 mi
- 23/04/2021114,981 mi+9,460 mi
- 30/04/2021115,062 mi+81 mi
- 16/04/2022121,588 mi+6,526 mi
- 03/05/2023125,702 mi+4,114 mi
- 11/05/2024130,319 mi+4,617 mi
- 30/04/2025138,290 mi+7,971 mi
Average of roughly 6,157 miles per year across 25 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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