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KP54 UHU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,945 mi
Last recorded100,945 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 UHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,945 miles

Long foot brake travel

Nearside Front Brake slight bind while rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch missing

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,945 miles

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

Long foot brake travel

Nearside Front Brake slight bind while rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch missing

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,789 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,170 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,385 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 73,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 65,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 57,483 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 57,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,342 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch not working

Fail 10 Jan 2014 49,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,198 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,893 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 UHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP54 UHU registered?

KP54 UHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is KP54 UHU safe to buy?

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