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KM54 CAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,200 miles

Oil leak

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML warning light on

Offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,717 miles

Y rated tyres on front W rated on rear

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,772 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,287 miles

plastic undertrays fitted at time of test unable to carry out proper inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,720 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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KM54 CAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KM54 CAX, 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 KM54 CAX registered?

KM54 CAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is KM54 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM54 CAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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