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KM54 PJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,542 mi
Last recorded51,542 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 51,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components heavily corroded

Under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2021 50,474 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension components heavily corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 49,231 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,310 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2020 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlight light aim on lower limits

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 46,972 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,865 miles

Rear Suspension componants corroded

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 45,040 miles

all covers fitted

both rear coil springs rusty and unable to see fully

Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,472 miles

both sides rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel archrs covered

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 15 Jan 2015 40,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel archrs covered

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,588 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 18 Jan 2013 37,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

some travel on parking brake

Fail 17 Jan 2013 37,137 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

some travel on parking brake

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills coverd

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 29,604 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,802 miles

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

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 PJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

KM54 PJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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