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EX54 KMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 KMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 150,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 150,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 136,179 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 135,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 207,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 205,601 miles

corrosion some brake pipes

slight play n/s/f arm bush

Fail 20 Sep 2017 205,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion some brake pipes

slight play n/s/f arm bush

Pass 14 Sep 2016 197,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Has slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 197,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Has slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly wearing on edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 190,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 190,018 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 183,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 114,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 109,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 109,169 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,413 miles

2055516 front and 2255016 rear tyres

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 101,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

2055516 front and 2255016 rear tyres

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 210,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

rear brake pads appear worn low, unable to view inner pad condition

Fail 10 Sep 2011 210,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 193,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre pressures appear low

both rear tyre pressures appear low

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and brake pipes due to being covered by plastic trims

Fail 16 Aug 2010 193,394 miles

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

both front tyre pressures appear low

both rear tyre pressures appear low

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle and brake pipes due to being covered by plastic trims

Fail 11 Aug 2009 169,679 miles

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

front registration plate poor condition

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2009 169,679 miles

front registration plate poor condition

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2008 142,722 miles

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

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 22 Aug 2007 114,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 114,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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EX54 KMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX54 KMK, 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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EX54 KMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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