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KD54 PHA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,810 mi
Last recorded118,810 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 118,810 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brakes hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 118,807 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front camber arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brakes hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,984 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 108,984 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,949 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,370 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,645 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,568 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,594 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 57,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,701 miles

both front tyres close to limit of wear

offside front tyre outer wall cracking

under vehicle and under bonnet checks limited due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,813 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,067 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 PHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD54 PHA, 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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KD54 PHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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