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DA54 KJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,562 mi
Last recorded123,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 KJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear suspension arm ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,660 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 113,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,083 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,731 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and inner edge worn. Outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,967 miles

Park brake lever anti slip pad missing

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 55,967 miles

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

Park brake lever anti slip pad missing

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,004 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,633 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,571 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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DA54 KJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA54 KJV, 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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DA54 KJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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