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KN54 VVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,605 mi
Last recorded171,605 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 171,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 171,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 165,429 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 165,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 162,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 160,224 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion around suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 160,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion around suspension mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 156,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,058 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

eml on

oil around under tray

service brakes 58%, h/brake 19% close to min

Pass 6 Jul 2015 147,010 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2014 141,430 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2013 133,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2012 117,925 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 117,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,447 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 8 Dec 2009 84,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 18 Dec 2008 67,186 miles

Front and rear pads starting to wear,front disc's slightly lipped.

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's,rear tyre's starting to wear.

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,186 miles

Front and rear pads starting to wear,front disc's slightly lipped.

Front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's,rear tyre's starting to wear.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,543 miles

o/s/r tyre tread very low outer edge

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 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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