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KR54 FCO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,507 mi
Last recorded112,507 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,507 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 98,698 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from mirror ()

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,595 miles

discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,125 miles

rear discs worn

sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2014 77,953 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 77,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,958 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine light on

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,645 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,446 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

KR54 FCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for KR54 FCO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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