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KW55 WZD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 WZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,131 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,857 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement links & bushes has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 106,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,806 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' lock bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates affected (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes weak/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount creaking

o/s/r coil spring not sitting in lower cup fully

Fail 5 Aug 2023 101,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured has been previously welded in the same place (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' lock bushes play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates affected (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes weak/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount creaking

o/s/r coil spring not sitting in lower cup fully

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,189 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 86,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 80,060 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,878 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,544 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox has an oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox has an oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,686 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,953 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,884 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,339 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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KW55 WZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW55 WZD, 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

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What year was KW55 WZD registered?

KW55 WZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is KW55 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW55 WZD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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