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KM54 KWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 KWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 147,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 147,118 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track road arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 139,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 136,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,502 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 132,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,149 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 121,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 114,837 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 106,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,496 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2013 85,123 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,530 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,444 miles

front number plate damaged

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,387 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 40,299 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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 KWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

KM54 KWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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