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KR54 DCV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,920 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. BRACKETS BROKEN OFF.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTER EDGE.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 71,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED. BRACKETS BROKEN OFF.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW OUTER EDGE.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,041 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,995 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,231 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,578 miles

front cross strut bushes worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,698 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 25,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,932 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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KR54 DCV 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 KR54 DCV, 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 DCV registered?

KR54 DCV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is KR54 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 DCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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