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KR54 OZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,538 mi
Last recorded163,538 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 163,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line pipes to rear flexi-pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 155,242 miles

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 155,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,398 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

No emission printout, too clean.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 134,744 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock weak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 134,744 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock weak.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,630 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2015 123,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,559 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,451 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 102,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 99,528 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 99,501 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 94,789 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise brake pad light on

crack in screen in "b" zone

Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,425 miles

advise brake pad light on

crack in screen in "b" zone

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,395 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

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

off side indercator in mirror unit broken

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,395 miles

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

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

off side indercator in mirror unit broken

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,046 miles

O/s side repeater cracked

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s side repeater cracked

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

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,159 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 OZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OZE, 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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KR54 OZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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