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KC54 GVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,717 mi
Last recorded192,717 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 192,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 192,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 186,269 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 178,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 164,070 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 164,070 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 138,854 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 138,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 131,904 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 131,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 122,358 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2014 119,158 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 119,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 111,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 111,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,741 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 99,157 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 99,143 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,468 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 95,468 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,337 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 84,336 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,353 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 73,353 miles

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

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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KC54 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC54 GVZ, 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 KC54 GVZ registered?

KC54 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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