2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KW05 AVM
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 224,219 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW05 AVM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 224,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW05 AVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KW05 AVM) between July 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KW05 AVM Mileage History
- 31/07/200867,819 mi
- 31/07/200867,819 mi
- 30/07/2009100,612 mi+32,793 mi
- 31/07/2009100,616 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/2011113,902 mi+13,286 mi
- 19/05/2011113,906 mi+4 mi
- 04/07/2012125,582 mi+11,676 mi
- 06/07/2012125,582 mi
- 12/09/2013138,205 mi+12,623 mi
- 17/09/2013138,205 mi
- 08/09/2014151,914 mi+13,709 mi
- 08/09/2014151,914 mi
- 17/09/2015165,525 mi+13,611 mi
- 26/08/2016177,002 mi+11,477 mi
- 07/08/2017186,707 mi+9,705 mi
- 26/07/2018193,923 mi+7,216 mi
- 26/07/2018193,923 mi
- 19/07/2019205,769 mi+11,846 mi
- 19/07/2019205,769 mi
- 23/07/2020213,185 mi+7,416 mi
- 27/07/2020213,185 mi
- 06/08/2021224,199 mi+11,014 mi
- 06/08/2021224,219 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 12,016 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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