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KN54 BRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,242 mi
Last recorded195,242 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 195,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 195,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 187,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 187,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 176,666 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Near side rear differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 176,666 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Near side rear differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 160,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 160,729 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 144,187 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,837 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 126,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,697 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wheel has been welded on inner rim

Pass 2 Oct 2013 99,997 miles

Offside front wheel has been welded on inner rim

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,320 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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KN54 BRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN54 BRX, 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 BRX registered?

KN54 BRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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