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KN54 DFF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

242,304 mi
Last recorded242,304 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 DFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 242,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 242,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 238,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 234,037 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 226,553 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 226,553 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 220,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 212,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 192,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 192,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 154,051 miles

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside of tread

Fail 21 Sep 2010 154,051 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside of tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,902 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,888 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 77,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DFF, 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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KN54 DFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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