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KN54 KWZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 KWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 138,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 137,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 106,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bracket on rear exhaust corroded and broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 95,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bracket on rear exhaust corroded and broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

near side front headlamp slightly poor pattern.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

slight knocking from steering rack.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 71,654 miles

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

Fail 15 Oct 2010 71,654 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel rim dented on inner face

Pass 15 Oct 2009 57,455 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 57,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,305 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall due to kerbing cord not exposed

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 KWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KWZ, 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 KWZ registered?

KN54 KWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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