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KR54 FNK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,394 miles

Handbrake release handle damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear subframe corroding

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

headlight lenses discoloured

rack knuckles slight play

rear anti roll bar centre bushes slight play

slight play in all front suspension arms bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,283 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged and loose

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,229 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper slightly damaged and loose

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,436 miles

Alternator belt split and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,891 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,431 miles

EML on through out test

Front Bumper damaged

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2016 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

EML on through out test

Front Bumper damaged

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,328 miles

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

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

both headlights repaired

emlo

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play rack knuckles

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both headlights repaired

emlo

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play rack knuckles

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 65,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,323 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 FNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNK, 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 FNK registered?

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

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