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KM54 CBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 CBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 101,380 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,356 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,210 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,183 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,182 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

E.M.L illuminated

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,120 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,120 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,960 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 43,246 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,109 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,999 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,110 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 CBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM54 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

KM54 CBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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