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KN54 PUK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,826 mi
Last recorded160,826 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 160,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 88,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 88,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,836 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,365 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,409 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,674 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 44,644 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 39,207 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 39,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,160 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,262 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 PUK 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 71.4%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

KN54 PUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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