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KP54 MFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,007 mi
Last recorded128,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 MFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 117,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated aluminium arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated aluminium arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,159 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 113,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,399 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,555 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 3 Feb 2014 47,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,368 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 25,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 16,164 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KP54 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KP54 MFV, 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 KP54 MFV registered?

KP54 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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