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KW54 HPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,310 mi
Last recorded197,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 HPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 197,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 197,306 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 186,833 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Exhaust emissions above average

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 186,833 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Exhaust emissions above average

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 173,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions High

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 173,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions High

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 162,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 153,709 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,793 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,929 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 132,498 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 122,736 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded. System still supported

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust hanger corroded. System still supported

Front brake pads NSF wearing very low. VERY LOW

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,480 miles

Advise condition of rear exhaust box & a centre/rear exhaust mounting

Advise plastic engine cover, under covers & sill covers present at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise condition of rear exhaust box & a centre/rear exhaust mounting

Advise plastic engine cover, under covers & sill covers present at time of test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e m l light on

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,633 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,224 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,958 miles

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
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KW54 HPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KW54 HPK, 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.

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What year was KW54 HPK registered?

KW54 HPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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