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KN54 CUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,033 mi
Last recorded111,033 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r 16 h worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 111,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 r 16 h worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,983 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,127 miles

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,116 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and wing damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,322 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear coil springs fitted incorrect both sides

Fail 11 Jan 2019 101,267 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing down nut at bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear coil springs fitted incorrect both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing down nut at bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 95,499 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 85,992 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2016 85,992 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2015 71,480 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 71,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,792 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,178 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CUJ 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 62.5%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

KN54 CUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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