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KM54 WLH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,500 mi
Last recorded151,500 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 WLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 132,875 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever not fully returning to its fully off position

play at steering wheel approx 10mm

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever not fully returning to its fully off position

play at steering wheel approx 10mm

Pass 24 May 2012 80,987 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,721 miles

can not see behind cover to test

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

can not see behind cover to test

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,731 miles

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

can not see all testabale items due to all the covers

Pass 19 May 2008 38,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,616 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 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

KM54 WLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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