CarVerify

Free Car Check

CW54 LWC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 75,183 miles

Advise oil leak. Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 May 2019 75,183 miles

Advise oil leak. Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,444 miles

Advise both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,442 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise both rear axle brake pipes corroded.

Advise both rear axle tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,078 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear mounting arm (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear exhaust hanger

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,977 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,945 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,418 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,867 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,949 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 24,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 18,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 18,332 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CW54 LWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW54 LWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CW54 LWC?

You can check the full history of CW54 LWC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CW54 LWC registered?

CW54 LWC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is CW54 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 LWC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW54 LWC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CW54 LWC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.