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EX54 KNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,272 mi
Last recorded175,272 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 175,272 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 172,034 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 157,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 157,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NS and OS. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 153,788 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 153,788 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,400 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 150,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 146,731 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 131,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,328 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 94,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,333 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 KNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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