2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KW05 KMM
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/08/2005. Recorded mileage 114,390 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
KW05 KMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2025
- 114,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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KW05 KMM Mileage History
- 02/08/2023108,545 mi
- 02/08/2023108,547 mi+2 mi
- 29/07/2024111,408 mi+2,861 mi
- 29/07/2024111,409 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/2025114,390 mi+2,981 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KW05 KMM 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 (KW05 KMM) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be”; “Brake performance unable to be tested due to dangerous defects (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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