2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV04 PEN
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 184,737 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV04 PEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 184,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV04 PEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KV04 PEN) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KV04 PEN Mileage History
- 13/07/2023169,568 mi
- 24/07/2024176,410 mi+6,842 mi
- 25/07/2024176,414 mi+4 mi
- 01/08/2025184,673 mi+8,259 mi
- 12/08/2025184,737 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 7,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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