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KL54 PXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 PXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,362 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirrored (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2021 220,997 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2021 220,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,755 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 133,755 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,003 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,003 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,261 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,495 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 83,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 72,240 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2013 72,240 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,599 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 31,774 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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KL54 PXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KL54 PXG, 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 KL54 PXG registered?

KL54 PXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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