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KN54 BUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,007 mi
Last recorded67,007 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 67,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,190 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,761 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,761 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,128 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 47,835 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 3 Feb 2015 43,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread starting to split on inside edge but not to excess at time of test

offside rear tyre tread staring to split on inside edge but not to excess at time of test

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,045 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 40,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 36,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 32,866 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 32,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 25,869 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 21,753 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,749 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 BUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KN54 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

KN54 BUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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