2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · KV55 YYP
2005 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 143,957 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/12/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
KV55 YYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 143,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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 YYP Mileage History
- 29/10/2021133,177 mi
- 02/11/2021133,178 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2022136,542 mi+3,364 mi
- 01/11/2023140,686 mi+4,144 mi
- 07/11/2024143,957 mi+3,271 mi
Average of roughly 3,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KV55 YYP 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 YYP) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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