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KW54 ZWM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,947 mi
Last recorded148,947 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2024 148,947 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

slight play in steering rack

zero emissions tested

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,952 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 15 Mar 2023 144,952 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Nearside - Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Nearside - Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside - Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside - Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2022 141,644 miles

Front foot (hand brake) warning light saying on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light illuminated

Fail 28 Mar 2022 141,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front foot (hand brake) warning light saying on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake cable sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre and nearside small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2021 138,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 138,458 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvas layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 24 Sep 2018 126,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake near end of travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to canvas layer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center to rear exhaust hanger (metal part) corroded/ weak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,202 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,202 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 106,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illumenated.

Front (both) tyres worn on outer edge.Cords/ply not yet exposed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2013 106,710 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light illumenated.

Front (both) tyres worn on outer edge.Cords/ply not yet exposed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 102,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 102,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 80,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,927 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 ZWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZWM, 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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KW54 ZWM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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