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KD54 BBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 131,614 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 131,586 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges down 2mm

Offside inner front tyre wearing heavly

Rear inner tyre wearing + 2mm

Some wear on front brake disc's

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,220 miles

car tested wet

Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,196 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 92,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2007 78,583 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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KD54 BBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD54 BBJ, 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 KD54 BBJ registered?

KD54 BBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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