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KN54 UKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,019 mi
Last recorded152,019 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 152,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 148,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play metal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 140,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 136,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 131,755 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine man light on

exhaust down pipe to gearbox mount poor

Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle under seat (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rear most (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine man light on

exhaust down pipe to gearbox mount poor

Pass 9 Aug 2016 120,811 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,917 miles

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

center exhaust mount broken

Fail 4 Aug 2015 117,917 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jul 2014 113,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 107,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 102,511 miles

offside rear tyre on tread wear bars,worn low

Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,250 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on tread wear bars,worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,457 miles

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

front pads appear to be warn (view obscured)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 95,457 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Tyres badly threaded

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

Front brake pads badly worn (view hindered)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,342 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 83,342 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,620 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 UKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

KN54 UKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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