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KN54 BPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,504 mi
Last recorded170,504 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 170,504 miles

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS AND THE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING WEAR LIMITS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND REAR BRAKE LINES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Fail 10 Nov 2016 170,503 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened at lower arm mounting point,the bush has collapsed and the lower arm has worn through the subframe !!!! (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced SUB FRAME (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS AND THE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING WEAR LIMITS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND REAR BRAKE LINES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2015 158,243 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyre tread low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 158,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear tyre tread low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 147,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,396 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,577 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 118,577 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 104,207 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 104,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 95,046 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,267 miles

Auxillary drive belt starting to crack

Front number plate cracked but still legible

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,629 miles

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

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

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

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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KN54 BPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN54 BPU, 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 KN54 BPU registered?

KN54 BPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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