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DA54 KNL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,391 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 94,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,466 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 84,690 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,666 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,632 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 75,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,128 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 30 Sep 2014 70,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 27 Sep 2013 65,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,070 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,474 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,994 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 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KNL, 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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What year was DA54 KNL registered?

DA54 KNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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