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KM54 XKL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,713 mi
Last recorded105,713 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 105,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened this includes all corresponding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened this includes all corresponding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,090 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 58,991 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 58,513 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 58,055 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 58,055 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,874 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,874 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,046 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 49,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,501 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,763 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 XKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

KM54 XKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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