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KN54 SKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,436 mi
Last recorded57,436 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,436 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 53,310 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 50,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,991 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,828 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 42,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 39,938 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,200 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 37,200 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 34,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,715 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 26,175 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,322 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,123 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 17,123 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 15,193 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 SKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SKO, 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 SKO registered?

KN54 SKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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