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KN54 LVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 111,275 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 111,275 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,120 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 104,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,077 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,069 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,069 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater not working n/s side/mirror repeater not working. (1.4.A.2c)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,659 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 96,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater not working. (1.4.A.2c)

Engine Management light illuminated.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,441 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 95,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,938 miles

eml is on.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml is on.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,667 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light on (EML) indicating a fault

Front brake pads wearing thin

Seatbelt restraint system (SRS) warning light on indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,166 miles

E.M.L. warning light is on

Oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 5 Oct 2011 77,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

E.M.L. warning light is on

Oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,778 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 45,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,063 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 41,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 LVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

KN54 LVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is KN54 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 LVL shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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