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FV54 KEK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 154,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,168 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 143,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 135,906 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 135,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 133,318 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 21 Jul 2020 133,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Mar 2019 130,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,391 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 110,177 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view to testable components

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint track control arm (front rear arm) (2.5.A.1c)

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

under trays fitted obscuring view to testable components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,403 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 66,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,824 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,798 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,885 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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FV54 KEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FV54 KEK, 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 FV54 KEK registered?

FV54 KEK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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