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KC54 PVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,983 mi
Last recorded164,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 PVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,983 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 164,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

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

Rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,535 miles

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 126,780 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 126,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

1.advice engine management light staying on + glow plug light. 2.oil leaking from diff.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,303 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 113,303 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 100,606 miles

Engine managment light on dash.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,563 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 76,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

1.front/rear diffrent size

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 61,904 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 PVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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