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KN54 SEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,044 mi
Last recorded124,044 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 124,044 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2016 124,044 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing in centre of thread and close to legal limit

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2015 105,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing in centre of thread and close to legal limit

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 93,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake noisey when tested

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

rear service brake noisey when tested

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,982 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,982 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 72,030 miles

o/s front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,547 miles

Off side front tyre has damage to outer wall but is within guide lines.

Fail 24 Sep 2011 63,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side front tyre has damage to outer wall but is within guide lines.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,359 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,486 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,531 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 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

KN54 SEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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