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KF54 OWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,805 mi
Last recorded102,805 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 OWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,873 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 74,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,008 miles

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

Nearside Front TYRE IS AGE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT

WASHERS- 1 JET EACH SIDE ONLY WORKING

Fail 20 Feb 2016 65,007 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

ITEMS PRE TEST

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

Nearside Front TYRE IS AGE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT

WASHERS- 1 JET EACH SIDE ONLY WORKING

Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,675 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES JUDDER ON SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH WIPER BLADES JUDDER ON SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,489 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,479 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 OWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

KF54 OWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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