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KR54 UWG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,603 mi
Last recorded164,603 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 164,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 163,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 163,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 150,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 150,426 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 145,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,779 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 136,779 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 126,747 miles

the rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 115,725 miles

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

the rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 20 May 2013 115,725 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

the rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,332 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 90,976 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The hand brake effort recorded at the n/s/r is lower than would be expected of a vehicle of this type

Pass 16 Apr 2010 77,023 miles

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

The hand brake effort recorded at the n/s/r is lower than would be expected on a vehicle of this type.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,992 miles

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

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

The hand brake effort recorded at the n/s/r is lower than would be expected on a vehicle of this type.

Pass 6 May 2009 63,297 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,477 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 UWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

KR54 UWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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