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KR54 DNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 116,066 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Fail 20 Jan 2018 116,066 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,562 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

center exhaust bracket broken but system secure

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 111,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

center exhaust bracket broken but system secure

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,769 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,316 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 84,034 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,954 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,970 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,801 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,899 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 32,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

KR54 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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