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KV54 EOK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,538 mi
Last recorded179,538 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 EOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 179,538 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 179,443 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective Absorption coefficient to high 1.49 in stead of 0.5 limit (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 171,738 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes at rear corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 161,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre both shoulders wearing close to limit

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2016 161,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre both shoulders wearing close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail and slight cut inner side wall not to cords

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,394 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 146,254 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 146,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 118,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 118,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,444 miles

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

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 9 Sep 2010 86,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,163 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EOK, 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 EOK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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