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KN54 OXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,729 mi
Last recorded135,729 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,729 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak advise investigation engine covers causing restricted view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm also worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak in operation advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm also close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 135,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak advise investigation engine covers causing restricted view ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm also worn on edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak in operation advise replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm also close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,175 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight playn/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers under car and bonnet,causing restricted view of some components

rear fuel pipe ferules have deep surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2019 129,175 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight playn/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s forward bushes slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers under car and bonnet,causing restricted view of some components

rear fuel pipe ferules have deep surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 127,558 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 125,290 miles

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

no damping effect o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 7 Nov 2017 125,290 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

no damping effect o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 121,895 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 116,284 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 108,765 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp aims on upper limit

both front tyres perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp aims on upper limit

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,340 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick fitted to take oil temperature

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,285 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,900 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 90,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,384 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

additional brake light has led's missing

rear tyres on 3mm

srs light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,461 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,819 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 OXV 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 66.7%.

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

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