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KM54 VGK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

213,108 mi
Last recorded213,108 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 213,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 185,025 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 185,025 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 170,072 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 170,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 154,838 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 141,043 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 132,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 132,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-body components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,011 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,919 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 95,801 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 95,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,911 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,320 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 61,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2012 61,230 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,778 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 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

KM54 VGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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The MOT history for KM54 VGK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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