2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KS54 XGP
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 126,594 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
KS54 XGP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 126,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KS54 XGP Mileage History
- 26/11/200722,593 mi
- 27/11/200722,599 mi+6 mi
- 20/11/200828,876 mi+6,277 mi
- 20/11/200932,428 mi+3,552 mi
- 18/05/201034,529 mi+2,101 mi
- 14/05/201144,582 mi+10,053 mi
- 11/05/201256,258 mi+11,676 mi
- 26/04/201365,439 mi+9,181 mi
- 27/04/201365,439 mi
- 01/11/201478,292 mi+12,853 mi
- 03/11/201478,294 mi+2 mi
- 29/10/201588,039 mi+9,745 mi
- 29/10/201588,039 mi
- 08/11/201695,924 mi+7,885 mi
- 08/11/201695,924 mi
- 16/08/2017101,680 mi+5,756 mi
- 25/08/2017101,680 mi
- 14/08/2018109,124 mi+7,444 mi
- 16/08/2018109,126 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/2024126,585 mi+17,459 mi
- 10/09/2024126,594 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,194 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
KS54 XGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KS54 XGP) between November 2007 and September 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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