2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · KV55 DCE
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 136,268 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
KV55 DCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 136,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KV55 DCE Mileage History
- 22/08/2023122,670 mi
- 25/08/2023122,675 mi+5 mi
- 21/08/2024128,384 mi+5,709 mi
- 22/08/2025136,266 mi+7,882 mi
- 22/08/2025136,268 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV55 DCE 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 C (KV55 DCE) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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