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KH54 NTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

175,452 mi
Last recorded175,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 NTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 175,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear diff damp

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

both rear flexi brake hoses slightly twisted

Fail 8 Aug 2018 175,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear diff damp

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

both rear flexi brake hoses slightly twisted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 166,603 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 166,603 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn low outer edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 157,678 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Offside Front lower arm rear arm ball joint play

Offside Front steering rack boot damp

rear flexy brake hose's perished and slightly twisted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 145,500 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 129,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front steering arm slight play

offside front steering rack boot damp with oil

Fail 7 Jun 2014 129,285 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel handbrake

offside front steering arm slight play

offside front steering rack boot damp with oil

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,770 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 98,649 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 95,831 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,821 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,877 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,864 miles

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 8 Jan 2009 84,618 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 79,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 79,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 75,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 75,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 70,894 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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KH54 NTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KH54 NTJ, 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 KH54 NTJ registered?

KH54 NTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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