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KM54 VKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,299 mi
Last recorded169,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 169,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 164,863 miles

N/S/F indicator been taped in clear tape

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Front lower arm small movement

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axel surface Corrosion

Under try not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jun 2021 164,863 miles

N/S/F indicator been taped in clear tape

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing

Nearside Front lower arm small movement

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Axel surface Corrosion

Under try not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2020 161,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 161,305 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 155,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 150,557 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 137,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 137,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 126,927 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 116,920 miles

Corrosion to both rear coil springs, position preventing full examination

N/s headlamp pattern poor both lenses deteriorating

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack

Uneven wear to both front and n/s/r tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,913 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to both rear coil springs, position preventing full examination

N/s headlamp pattern poor both lenses deteriorating

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack

Uneven wear to both front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,615 miles

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

General corrosion to subframes and components

N/s/r tyre wearing close to service limits

O/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Plastic trays liners and covers preventing full examination of components

Service wear to rear brake discs

Some freeplay to n/s/f suspension arms

Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,496 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)

front brake discs worn and lipped//rear discs worn and lipped

near side rear tyre damage to outer side wall

Fail 26 Aug 2011 55,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and lipped//rear discs worn and lipped

near side rear tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 19 May 2010 38,207 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,431 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,431 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,853 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cur in nearside rear tyre not down to ply

Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KM54 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

KM54 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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