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HK54 KLM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,547 mi
Last recorded78,547 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 78,547 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 78,547 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror taped

Offside Repeater intermittent

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 61,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer wall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror taped

Offside Repeater intermittent

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,983 miles

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

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,114 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,720 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Nov 2013 39,716 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,761 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front anti-roll bar drop link top gaitor perished

advise near side front tyre wearing unevenly

advise off side front lower suspension ball joint gaitors perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,653 miles

advise near side front tyre wearing outter edge

advise off side front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors split

advise steering rack gaitors stretched

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,382 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,940 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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HK54 KLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HK54 KLM, 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 HK54 KLM registered?

HK54 KLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is HK54 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 KLM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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