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KN54 OXM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,721 mi
Last recorded93,721 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 OXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 93,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 3 mm n/s/r 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front undertray broken & slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion upon it.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

windscreen has chips

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened centre (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in front wheel bearings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,453 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight freeplay in o/s & n/s front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2000 miles (4.1.E.1)

o/s & n/s rear suspension arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight freeplay in o/s & n/s front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,327 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion upon it.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer pad has advanced wear compared to n/s/f

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,327 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear suspension has heavy surface corrosion upon it.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f outer pad has advanced wear compared to n/s/f

Pass 9 Oct 2014 69,212 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 69,212 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,054 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,989 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 58,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust clamp loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,264 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 43,915 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,306 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 OXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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