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KR54 DXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 161,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 161,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,266 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 148,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 117,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,159 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 96,156 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,209 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,420 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wear on outer treads

Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,838 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 28,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 26,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,077 miles

fuel smell engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,970 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,282 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 20,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,156 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,156 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel smell engine bay

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 DXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DXZ, 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 DXZ registered?

KR54 DXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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