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KN54 RKY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 149,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 141,569 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 134,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,128 miles

(Rear exhaust box corroded)

Both exhaust bracket damage

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear under body component corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 125,067 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 117,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,132 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 107,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,678 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,577 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 63,903 miles

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

rear n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 63,877 miles

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

rear n/plate fadding

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,923 miles

emission limits were tested and met but d.s.m could not register the reading

unable to check door sills coprrectly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,268 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear both front tyres

Fail 15 Oct 2007 33,268 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear both front tyres

wear front discs

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 RKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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