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KR54 UTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 115,426 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,071 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 112,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No discernible image both front headlamps (Deteriorated) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% brake imbalance across steered axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2021 108,551 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 105,005 miles

front and rear brake hoses perished.

Pass 20 May 2019 101,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished - 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 101,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished - 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,194 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner and outer tread area

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,032 miles

engine light on (MIL)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,032 miles

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

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

engine light on (MIL)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,468 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,151 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 79,151 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,214 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,214 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,931 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,252 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,806 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 UTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

KR54 UTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is KR54 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 UTZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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