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KM54 WKR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,185 mi
Last recorded166,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 166,185 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front outer slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slight surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Majority of the rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nail in tyre Both front nails bedded ()

Offside Front Brake disc back plate slightly corroded & slightly insecure

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front rear lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both rear (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 160,601 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 160,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 159,744 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 159,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 155,076 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 155,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d, bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,364 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 144,890 miles

EML Illuminated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 138,848 miles

under tray is partialy obstructing the brake pedal, needs attention now

Fail 21 Jun 2013 131,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 131,951 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 119,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,036 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 100,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 100,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

small cuts in both front tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cuts in both front tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,840 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts in side walls ( not deep )

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

both front tyres have cuts in side walls ( not deep )

front brake discs showing signs of wear

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 WKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

KM54 WKR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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