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EX54 KNV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,565 mi
Last recorded121,565 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 121,565 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,527 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

mixed tyre speed ratings

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake hoses perishing

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,035 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake hoses perishing

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,900 miles

All brake hoses starting to perish

Glow plug light on

N/s/f wheel damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f foglight cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

All brake hoses starting to perish

Glow plug light on

N/s/f wheel damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f foglight cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,704 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

front wiper blades weak

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,118 miles

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak ?

Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chips in front windscreen

front brake discs worn and corroding

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak ?

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,101 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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EX54 KNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX54 KNV, 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 EX54 KNV registered?

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

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