2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · NK55 YEE
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 134,297 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,297 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.
NK55 YEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 134,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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NK55 YEE Mileage History
- 22/04/2022123,282 mi
- 22/04/2022123,282 mi
- 26/04/2023129,161 mi+5,879 mi
- 28/04/2023129,162 mi+1 mi
- 24/04/2024134,297 mi+5,135 mi
Average of roughly 5,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NK55 YEE 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 (NK55 YEE) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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 (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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