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KC54 ZCT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 126,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,875 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,299 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread, perished outer sidewall and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre, cracking in tread and wearing on outer edge

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Osf tyre side wall perhished & scuffed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,830 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,620 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice adjust parking brake

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,911 miles

suspect o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 28 Jun 2011 84,754 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,179 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,513 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 ZCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KC54 ZCT, 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 ZCT registered?

KC54 ZCT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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