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KF54 NKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,724 mi
Last recorded222,724 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 222,724 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 222,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 134,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Both front headlight misty.

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 129,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

REAR BUMPER HAS SPLIT RESULTING IN SHARP EDGE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 129,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

REAR BUMPER HAS SPLIT RESULTING IN SHARP EDGE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,154 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 118,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,087 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 104,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 97,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,117 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,769 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,901 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,537 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 NKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 NKJ, 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 NKJ registered?

KF54 NKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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