2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KY55 BUU
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 80,655 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KY55 BUU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 80,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KY55 BUU Mileage History
- 12/08/200818,764 mi
- 12/08/200818,764 mi
- 18/08/200921,330 mi+2,566 mi
- 17/08/201023,470 mi+2,140 mi
- 06/12/201127,979 mi+4,509 mi
- 27/11/201232,291 mi+4,312 mi
- 04/12/201336,626 mi+4,335 mi
- 05/12/201336,626 mi
- 13/01/201542,589 mi+5,963 mi
- 13/01/201646,547 mi+3,958 mi
- 09/01/201752,046 mi+5,499 mi
- 09/01/201752,050 mi+4 mi
- 05/01/201857,010 mi+4,960 mi
- 08/03/201963,930 mi+6,920 mi
- 08/03/201963,930 mi
- 25/02/2020105,297 mi+41,367 mi
- 26/02/202065,433 mi-39,864 mi
- 08/03/202166,310 mi+877 mi
- 08/03/202166,310 mi
- 30/03/202268,027 mi+1,717 mi
- 31/03/202268,027 mi
- 27/02/202372,588 mi+4,561 mi
- 13/02/202475,709 mi+3,121 mi
- 27/02/202577,893 mi+2,184 mi
- 25/02/202680,655 mi+2,762 mi
Average of roughly 3,529 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KY55 BUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KY55 BUU) between August 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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