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DV54 KPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,329 mi
Last recorded114,329 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 114,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,436 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 102,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,483 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,514 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wiper blades are starting to smeer

rear handbrake shoes noisey when rotating rear wheels

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,994 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,531 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 42,531 miles

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

both front control arm bushes split

front discs ridged and worn

offside front check strap broken

stone chip wiondscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,123 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 KPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPU, 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 DV54 KPU registered?

DV54 KPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is DV54 KPU safe to buy?

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