The road tax status for KY55 VUS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for KY55 VUS?

The MOT for KY55 VUS is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of KY55 VUS?

The recorded mileage for KY55 VUS is 113,623 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is KY55 VUS ULEZ compliant?

No, KY55 VUS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KY55 VUS

KY55 VUS

2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 113,623 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin: 2005 · Northampton
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 30 Oct 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 113,623 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1796cc

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KY55 VUS Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2025
113,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)

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KY55 VUS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 09:05

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26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (KY55 VUS) between September 2008 and November 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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KY55 VUS Mileage History

03/09/200823,927 mi
10/09/200930,788 mi+6,861 mi
22/09/201039,373 mi+8,585 mi
26/08/201146,965 mi+7,592 mi
30/08/201146,982 mi+17 mi
12/09/201254,170 mi+7,188 mi
25/09/201361,390 mi+7,220 mi
03/09/201467,476 mi+6,086 mi
23/09/201574,870 mi+7,394 mi
28/09/201574,901 mi+31 mi
07/09/201682,095 mi+7,194 mi
16/10/201789,065 mi+6,970 mi
17/10/201789,065 mi
10/10/201894,558 mi+5,493 mi
16/10/201996,920 mi+2,362 mi
17/10/201996,924 mi+4 mi
23/10/202099,851 mi+2,927 mi
18/10/2021102,814 mi+2,963 mi
20/10/2021102,814 mi
17/10/2022106,874 mi+4,060 mi
19/10/2022106,874 mi
20/10/2023110,085 mi+3,211 mi
24/10/2023110,085 mi
31/10/2024112,557 mi+2,472 mi
31/10/2024112,557 mi
14/11/2025113,623 mi+1,066 mi

Average of roughly 5,216 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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