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KP54 BHA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,244 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 135,243 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,174 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 2 Jun 2016 129,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 19 Mar 2016 129,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edge to 0mm

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,055 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)

sills and underbody covered

Pass 17 Aug 2013 120,876 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 120,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,390 miles

front wipers worn

osf center cap missing

Fail 13 Aug 2012 116,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers worn

osf center cap missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,533 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,533 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 105,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,189 miles

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

front discs very close to minimum spec 22.9mm and they are on 22.9mm and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,188 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 59,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KP54 BHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KP54 BHA, 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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KP54 BHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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