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AF54 KVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,876 mi
Last recorded111,876 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,876 miles

Offside Rear WORN TO TWO MM

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,463 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four front bottom arm inner bushes condition poor

n/s/f tyre side wall splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2013 97,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four front bottom arm inner bushes condition poor

n/s/f tyre side wall splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 80,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 80,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,847 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 23 Aug 2011 68,820 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,012 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,391 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,075 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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AF54 KVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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