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KV54 EOF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,857 mi
Last recorded169,857 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 EOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 169,857 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 159,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded and blowing around its joint (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

engine and full under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all comonents

parking brake sticking on intermmitantly

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,886 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 chips (8.3.1a)

one of two horns inoperative

Pass 4 Jan 2016 133,425 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 115,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 115,764 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 104,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,436 miles

o/s/r tyre screw in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,617 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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 EOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KV54 EOF, 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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KV54 EOF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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