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KP54 SZT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 151,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 151,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 151,174 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front both sides and rear both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides needs both lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 budget (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 budget (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs will need replacing (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 143,991 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 143,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 132,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 125,376 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 112,642 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,823 miles

n/s screen has small crack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,987 miles

Center exhaust box corroding.

Front tyre size - 225/45x17 Rear- 245/40x17.

N/S windscreen tapped.

Oil weep from gearbox.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 87,987 miles

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

Center exhaust box corroding.

Front tyre size - 225/45x17 Rear- 245/40x17.

N/S windscreen tapped.

Oil weep from gearbox.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,840 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges & very close to wear bands (225/45zr17).

Rear tyre size - 245/40zr17.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,167 miles

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,663 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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KP54 SZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KP54 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

KP54 SZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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