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KV54 DUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,168 mi
Last recorded153,168 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 151,209 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 146,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 146,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,174 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 122,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 112,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,022 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,022 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,008 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,460 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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KV54 DUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

KV54 DUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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