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KR54 UHE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,850 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,997 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 44,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 117,077 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 117,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,576 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 110,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,364 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect sills and front to rear brake pipes plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,837 miles

front disks showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,818 miles

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

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

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

front disks showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Sep 2010 77,578 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 77,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,717 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,588 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 UHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

KR54 UHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is KR54 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 UHE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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