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KF54 NLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,597 mi
Last recorded174,597 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 174,597 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front washer jet low

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 168,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 168,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,141 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

eng.light on

front screen zone A damaged

washer system has leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 161,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

eng.light on

front screen zone A damaged

rear tyres near wear bars

washer system has leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eng.light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,313 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link lower bushes have slight play

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front number plate fading but not likely to be misread

Nearside front lower front most arm ball joint dust cover split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front tyre has damage to outter sidewall

Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit

Offside rear tyre tread on the limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 135,723 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,147 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 149,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,935 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 80,935 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,067 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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KF54 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KF54 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

KF54 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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