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KW54 ZWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,432 mi
Last recorded92,432 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 ZWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,432 miles

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

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))

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

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

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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays attached restricting view of testable items.

Fail 24 Apr 2026 92,432 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays attached restricting view of testable items.

Pass 16 May 2025 81,749 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for potential corrosion and damage

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 81,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for potential corrosion and damage

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 69,786 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 54,087 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 40,925 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water drops inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 36,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and perished on sidewalls. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and perished on sidewalls. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm and perished on sidewalls. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,946 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,838 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

Fail 8 Sep 2018 32,838 miles

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

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,225 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,252 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,187 miles

both front upper control arm bushes signs of wear

osf nail in tread

parkbrake has alot of travel when is operated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,949 miles

nsf control arm bush slight wear

nsf wheel damaged

osf control arm bush slight wear

Fail 12 Jul 2012 25,949 miles

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

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

nsf control arm bush slight wear

nsf wheel damaged

osf control arm bush slight wear

Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,165 miles

NSF fog lamp cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2010 22,658 miles

ADJUSTED HEADLIGHT AIM

N-S-F UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLITTING

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,312 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 20,214 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 15,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,069 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 ZWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc 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 ZWP, 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 ZWP registered?

KW54 ZWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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