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KN54 VYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,459 mi
Last recorded181,459 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 181,459 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 168,507 miles

Minimum brake effort for handbrake system just met

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 12 Sep 2018 168,453 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 168,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 168,412 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 168,412 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 162,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 158,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 146,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 134,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,373 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 120,091 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,873 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 75,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,585 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 VYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

KN54 VYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KN54 VYW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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