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AF54 KUB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,397 mi
Last recorded173,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 173,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 167,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 161,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 151,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 149,702 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 149,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 143,074 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 139,328 miles

Front Tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 139,328 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 136,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 136,826 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,992 miles

Center exhaust clamp is loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector chuffing

Poly V belt perished

Rear brake pads 80% worn

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

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 104,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering drive belt cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 104,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering drive belt cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,899 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 75,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 61,552 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,707 miles

nearside diff seal leaking

offside front fog light condensated

rear wiper bent

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,961 miles

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

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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AF54 KUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 AF54 KUB, 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 22 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 AF54 KUB registered?

AF54 KUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is AF54 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 KUB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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