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KR54 NGN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 NGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 150,060 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 150,058 miles

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing N/s and o/s (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 138,545 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front fog light damaged & not working

offside front fog light loose

Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,545 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front fog light damaged & not working

offside front fog light loose

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arm barrell joints have play

power steering pulsating through steering wheel when turning

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arm barrell joints have play

power steering pulsating through steering wheel when turning

Pass 8 Dec 2012 93,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light smashed

slight wear on inner & outer edge's of o/s/f tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2012 93,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light smashed

slight wear on inner & outer edge's of o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,702 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,796 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 53,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,840 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 39,840 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front number plate starting to peel off

Fail 10 Dec 2007 25,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,976 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 NGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

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

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