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AF54 KUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,401 mi
Last recorded148,401 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,401 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both. (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 148,401 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both. (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,535 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 130,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,167 miles

brake pipes corroded

play @ o/s/r drop link

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 108,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 100,987 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mounting starting to deteriorate

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 100,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mounting starting to deteriorate

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 96,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

park brake pedal rubber non slip missing.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,137 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

park brake pedal rubber non slip missing.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,684 miles

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 76,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,958 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,361 miles

full underbody covers fitted

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 KUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AF54 KUJ, 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.

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AF54 KUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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