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KM54 XJH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,513 mi
Last recorded157,513 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 XJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 157,513 miles

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)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 177,406 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 142,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 142,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 133,654 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 133,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 117,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 117,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 103,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,300 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,983 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,679 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,678 miles

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

near side front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 31 May 2007 31,125 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 XJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

KM54 XJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for KM54 XJH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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