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KU54 XRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,611 mi
Last recorded144,611 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 142,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres smaller in size to those fitted on the front

Fail 28 Jan 2020 142,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear tyres smaller in size to those fitted on the front

Pass 28 Jan 2019 131,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 108,757 miles

Exhaust rear mount is corroded/broken but still supported.

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under shields/tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x Stone chips. (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 108,757 miles

Exhaust rear mount is corroded/broken but still supported.

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under shields/tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x Stone chips. (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 99,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount weld half broken. system still adequately supported

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,778 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,778 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,334 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,812 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 49,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,651 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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KU54 XRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU54 XRX, 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 KU54 XRX registered?

KU54 XRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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