2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KX55 YGN
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 182,450 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,450 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.
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KX55 YGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 182,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX55 YGN 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 (KX55 YGN) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KX55 YGN Mileage History
- 01/11/2021170,491 mi
- 21/10/2022172,617 mi+2,126 mi
- 27/10/2022172,637 mi+20 mi
- 11/01/2024173,140 mi+503 mi
- 10/01/2025182,450 mi+9,310 mi
Average of roughly 3,746 miles per year across 5 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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