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KM54 VPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,423 mi
Last recorded159,423 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 159,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,985 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 149,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 144,832 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,329 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 109,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

center exhaust mtg broken

parking brake poor operation

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 97,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

plastic covers fitted poor visability.unable to see brake fluid level.child seat fitted n/s/r.various components corroding.rear brakes noisey.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 97,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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

plastic covers fitted poor visability.unable to see brake fluid level.child seat fitted n/s/r.various components corroding.rear brakes noisey.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 76,898 miles

park brake warning light staying on .vehicle in limp mode

Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,462 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 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

KM54 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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