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KR54 OZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires14 Feb 2025

Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)

Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

209,475 mi

Last recorded209,475 miles

Recorded on15 Feb 2024

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 OZJ

MakeMercedes-benz

ModelC

Year2004

ColourSilver

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail

Pass 15 Feb 2024 209,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush is VERY SOFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEAR AND OFFSIDE HEAVILY AND EXCESSIVELY WORN ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE, HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR AND OFFSIDE, front and rear worn on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 207,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged milky (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 207,342 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking undertrays dripping wet with diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged milky (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 205,522 miles

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged milky (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 205,515 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged milky (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 200,072 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav moved down (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front spring going out of shape

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly milky (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of deep cuts around the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and bald inner 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 186,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded plus out of shape (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Near and Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 186,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17W mo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction coil light staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Near and Offside, Electrical Adjusters front and rear still attached but MAY not be working (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board gasses in engine bay poss blow from under engine cover (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded plus out of shape (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Near and Offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 171,458 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring going out of shape, lower section

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN Near and Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 171,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside round bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring going out of shape, lower section

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, all (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN Near and Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 154,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, low only (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 154,108 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE, low only (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE, 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 136,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind, but not showing up on brake roller test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, near and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 125,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,217 miles

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,978 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 87,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,084 miles

Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,543 miles

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 OZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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