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KR54 UWO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 133,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 127,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 122,423 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 118,045 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,690 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 108,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 98,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,722 miles

both rear tyres close to min limit

metal shard in o/s rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2007 51,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres close to min limit

metal shard in o/s rear tyre

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 UWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

KR54 UWO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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