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KM54 PFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

284,091 mi
Last recorded284,091 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 284,091 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2018 284,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 275,692 miles

Engine management light on

Near side & off side rear lower anti roll bar drop links bushes worn

Near side & off side rear suspension coil springs corroded & rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Off side front lower outer bottom ball joint worn & dust cover perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 255,805 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 255,805 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 239,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manegment light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 217,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manegment light on

Fail 18 Mar 2014 217,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

manegment light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 191,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 164,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 137,477 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 137,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 115,305 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 115,305 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,094 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,411 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,411 miles

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

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 PFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

KM54 PFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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