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DV54 KNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

215,472 mi
Last recorded215,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 215,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 207,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 196,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 194,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 191,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS TO FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 185,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 185,725 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 183,189 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 183,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 173,439 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 173,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 161,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 16 Oct 2013 149,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 149,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,553 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,929 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,054 miles

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

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

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

cannot fully check some brake, steering and suspension components due to fitted covers

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 35,773 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,875 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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DV54 KNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DV54 KNM, 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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DV54 KNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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