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KM54 OCO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 157,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeaters intermittently faulty - further investigation required (door mirror mounted)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel in foot operated parking brake - poss cable - further investigation req'd to confirm

Pass 25 Jan 2019 153,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code:2713 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just met limits of efficiency at time of test - your braking system obviously requires adjustment/repair

Side repeaters intermittently faulty - further investigation required (door mirror mounted)

Pass 27 Jan 2018 149,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre muffler deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

Engine Management Light (EML/MIL) on display indicating a fault

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close to limit with view restricted so full inspection req'd to confirm wear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated/perished & wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread SIZE: 225/45R17W

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT & perished/cracked SIZE: 245/40R17W (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Foot operated parking brake very close to floor on full application (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 144,288 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 144,288 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 139,208 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml present

Fail 25 Jan 2016 139,208 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

eml present

Fail 4 Jan 2016 139,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode but are not fully visible

Pass 5 Jan 2015 134,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,106 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear of vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2013 127,921 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2012 114,577 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Sep 2012 114,577 miles

brake pads appear low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,071 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,069 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 73,324 miles

wear to both front brake discs.

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 20 May 2008 57,666 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 OCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2004.

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