2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS55 OLO
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 145,019 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
KS55 OLO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 145,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KS55 OLO Mileage History
- 31/12/200822,988 mi
- 31/12/200822,988 mi
- 02/01/201028,203 mi+5,215 mi
- 30/12/201034,000 mi+5,797 mi
- 30/12/201034,000 mi
- 14/12/201141,179 mi+7,179 mi
- 19/12/201247,891 mi+6,712 mi
- 28/01/201348,282 mi+391 mi
- 24/01/201455,907 mi+7,625 mi
- 20/01/201564,534 mi+8,627 mi
- 28/01/201680,726 mi+16,192 mi
- 25/01/2017101,257 mi+20,531 mi
- 24/01/2018121,105 mi+19,848 mi
- 24/01/2018121,105 mi
- 24/01/2019132,068 mi+10,963 mi
- 10/02/2020135,505 mi+3,437 mi
- 19/03/2021138,004 mi+2,499 mi
- 29/12/2022138,231 mi+227 mi
- 07/01/2026145,019 mi+6,788 mi
- 07/01/2026145,019 mi
Average of roughly 7,170 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
KS55 OLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KS55 OLO) between December 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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