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KN54 JXE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

253,317 mi
Last recorded253,317 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 JXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 253,317 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 253,194 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested Test Failed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 249,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 240,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 231,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 226,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 226,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 207,776 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 192,107 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 175,254 miles

srs warning light stays on

Fail 27 Aug 2012 174,985 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 155,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,478 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 124,985 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 108,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 95,883 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 JXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JXE, 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 JXE registered?

KN54 JXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KN54 JXE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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