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KN54 LWM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,861 mi
Last recorded147,861 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 147,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 137,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front top arms (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met requirmets

Pass 6 May 2016 125,387 miles

parking brake only met requirements

slight oil leek on engine

unable to do emissions due to limitor

Fail 5 May 2016 125,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres and osf below limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake only met requirements

slight oil leek on engine

unable to do emissions due to limitor

Pass 6 May 2015 118,279 miles

handbrake pedal not releasing handbrake light every time

Fail 1 May 2015 118,279 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

handbrake pedal not releasing handbrake light every time

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 107,546 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 102,053 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,581 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 97,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWM, 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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KN54 LWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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