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KC54 PVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,497 mi
Last recorded140,497 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 PVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,497 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 140,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,636 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 128,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,822 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,685 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 113,685 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing around inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,485 miles

ESP light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front, front lower arm bushes starting to split

both front, rear lower arm bushes starting to split

deep cut on side wall o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 108,485 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ESP light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front, front lower arm bushes starting to split

both front, rear lower arm bushes starting to split

deep cut on side wall o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre cracked around outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,210 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 103,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,290 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,936 miles

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

front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,512 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2007 80,287 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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KC54 PVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PVA, 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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KC54 PVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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