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KM54 VKW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,310 mi
Last recorded173,310 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2015 173,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 157,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 132,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 115,623 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,672 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,491 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

offside front tyre slightly uneven treadwear

Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,902 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,623 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 VKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

KM54 VKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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