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KV54 DFU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,785 mi
Last recorded101,785 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,785 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 101,785 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,314 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 87,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 87,054 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 85,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2016 76,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,511 miles

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and starting to get low

Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,511 miles

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

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and starting to get low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,341 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,341 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,646 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 41,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KV54 DFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV54 DFU, 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 KV54 DFU registered?

KV54 DFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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