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KM54 KXB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 93,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 93,918 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 80,807 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,751 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,350 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 56,131 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,689 miles

EML light on

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Nov 2017 52,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working built in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

EML light on

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,642 miles

center exhaust mounting broken system still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,385 miles

Exhaust corroding in general.

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

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

Offside,nearside rear tyres low tread,cracking.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 46,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroding in general.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside,nearside rear tyres low tread,cracking.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,261 miles

Advice replacement of n/s/f tyre as its cracking

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,261 miles

Advice replacement of n/s/f tyre as its cracking

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 31,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,678 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 26,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,679 miles

cuts nearside front and rear tyres not to cords

Pass 2 Nov 2007 17,659 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 KXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KXB, 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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KM54 KXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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