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KR54 CUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,576 mi
Last recorded140,576 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 CUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 140,576 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 140,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights inop. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front. (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 127,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,143 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lightly corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,499 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,738 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 84,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,219 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,219 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,428 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,601 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,339 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,113 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,991 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KR54 CUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR54 CUW, 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 KR54 CUW registered?

KR54 CUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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