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KR54 DYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,603 mi
Last recorded179,603 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 179,603 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 179,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 142,031 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing from edges

Fail 21 Jan 2016 142,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing from edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,058 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 104,869 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 104,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,967 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 56,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 47,975 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 34,375 miles

front brake pads look to be wearing low

front tyres worn low...225/45/zr17

rear tyres worn low...245/40/17w

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 DYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

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

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