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KN54 LVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 121,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 121,430 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 114,059 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 114,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,923 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,893 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,879 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,891 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,569 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 64,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,448 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 55,448 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,995 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,412 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,213 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 22,203 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

KN54 LVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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