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KF54 NGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,877 mi
Last recorded205,877 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 205,877 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 205,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 200,134 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 198,041 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 189,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 178,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 277,408 miles

Both front fog lights not working

Front both front wheels has slight play in wheel bearings

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hand brake release catch spring is faulty

Fail 13 Aug 2016 277,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres bald on edge

rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 248,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 248,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 230,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 229,728 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,815 miles

ESP light stays on

slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

Pass 23 Aug 2012 124,896 miles

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,545 miles

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

Front brake discs worn close to excess

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 103,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,760 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 87,760 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,909 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 67,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,689 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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KF54 NGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KF54 NGJ, 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 KF54 NGJ registered?

KF54 NGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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