2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · KU05 CWY
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 190,610 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU05 CWY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 190,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU05 CWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KU05 CWY) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU05 CWY Mileage History
- 26/01/2022103,845 mi
- 07/04/2023112,959 mi+9,114 mi
- 07/04/2023112,959 mi
- 16/04/2024190,610 mi+77,651 mi
Average of roughly 39,079 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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