2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KY55 BZC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 83,378 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
- 83,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY55 BZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 83,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY55 BZC 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 BZC) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KY55 BZC Mileage History
- 17/01/202378,156 mi
- 31/01/202479,845 mi+1,689 mi
- 07/02/202479,850 mi+5 mi
- 09/01/202581,402 mi+1,552 mi
- 27/02/202683,378 mi+1,976 mi
Average of roughly 1,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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