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KR54 FMV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,070 mi
Last recorded142,070 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 FMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 142,070 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 142,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,298 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 127,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 119,917 miles

Damage to offside tail lamp lens.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Imbalance to parking brake @30% with nearside lagging.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm balljoint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 119,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade smearing view in middle. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Damage to offside tail lamp lens.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Imbalance to parking brake @30% with nearside lagging.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged Hose perishing at both ends. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main arm balljoint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate split due to damage and delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 90,169 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,762 miles

crack on front no plate.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,725 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,297 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 43,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,351 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 FMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

KR54 FMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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