2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · R2 KDA
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 181,536 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 KDA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 181,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 KDA 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 (R2 KDA) between December 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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 (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R2 KDA Mileage History
- 05/12/200867,435 mi
- 05/12/200867,435 mi
- 12/09/200986,097 mi+18,662 mi
- 11/09/201095,806 mi+9,709 mi
- 13/09/201095,806 mi
- 10/09/2011105,543 mi+9,737 mi
- 01/09/2012114,170 mi+8,627 mi
- 07/09/2013122,231 mi+8,061 mi
- 09/09/2013122,251 mi+20 mi
- 30/09/2014129,781 mi+7,530 mi
- 19/09/2015136,600 mi+6,819 mi
- 30/09/2015136,766 mi+166 mi
- 30/08/2016141,238 mi+4,472 mi
- 12/10/2017152,074 mi+10,836 mi
- 09/10/2018158,485 mi+6,411 mi
- 16/10/2019162,614 mi+4,129 mi
- 16/10/2020165,977 mi+3,363 mi
- 21/10/2021168,295 mi+2,318 mi
- 27/10/2021168,933 mi+638 mi
- 27/10/2022171,336 mi+2,403 mi
- 27/10/2022171,346 mi+10 mi
- 30/10/2023173,073 mi+1,727 mi
- 22/10/2024177,032 mi+3,959 mi
- 21/10/2025181,535 mi+4,503 mi
- 21/10/2025181,536 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,761 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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