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KM54 KXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,115 mi
Last recorded186,115 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 186,115 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 182,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 169,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure detached from exhaust pipe to rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 164,672 miles

Advise both front head lights faded

Advise front brake pads & discs starting to wear

Advise handbrake pedal rubber missing

Advise offside rear brake heat shield noise

Advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 164,672 miles

Advise both front head lights faded

Advise front brake pads & discs starting to wear

Advise handbrake pedal rubber missing

Advise offside rear brake heat shield noise

Advise rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 150,063 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,492 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 127,492 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,012 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,075 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,496 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,676 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 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KXY, 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 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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