2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KY55 AWF
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 158,155 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY55 AWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2024
- 158,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY55 AWF 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 (KY55 AWF) between May 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2024 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KY55 AWF Mileage History
- 27/05/2022148,999 mi
- 01/06/2022149,003 mi+4 mi
- 24/05/2023154,861 mi+5,858 mi
- 20/03/2024158,155 mi+3,294 mi
- 20/03/2024158,155 mi
Average of roughly 5,044 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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