2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KU55 UKC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 161,479 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU55 UKC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/01/2025
- 161,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU55 UKC 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 (KU55 UKC) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KU55 UKC Mileage History
- 18/12/2021125,120 mi
- 07/01/2023137,349 mi+12,229 mi
- 06/01/2024146,760 mi+9,411 mi
- 06/01/2025161,479 mi+14,719 mi
Average of roughly 11,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Valeo radiator gearbox contaminationSerious
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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