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KN54 FMF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,851 mi
Last recorded163,851 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 163,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 163,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park pedal anti slip pad missing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 150,985 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 150,977 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 140,975 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 140,970 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly park brake warning remains illuminated (3.3.D.3a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

not possible to produce emissions result as exhaust content is very clean

slight play detected in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 116,921 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

analyser cannot record result as exhaust emisions are very clean

park brake foot pedal anti slip missing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean for gas analyser to read

eml light on

osf under wheel arch cover damaged but not fouling wheel/tyre at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,322 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean for gas analyser to read

eml light on

osf under wheel arch cover damaged but not fouling wheel/tyre at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,677 miles

emissions to clean for analyser to test

no spare wheel in vehicle

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,675 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean for analyser to test

no spare wheel in vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,925 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,436 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,059 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,370 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 FMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

KN54 FMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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